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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,196.80, 377,009.96 and 152,339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,196.80, 377,009.96 and 152,339.56 is: 210,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,196.80 : 377,009.96 = 152,339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,196.80/377,009.96 = 152,339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,196.80x = 377,009.96 × 152,339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,196.80x = 57,433,531,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433,531,422.02/273,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,227.69

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