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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,211.72, 377,038.80 and 152,351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,211.72, 377,038.80 and 152,351.82 is: 210,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,211.72 : 377,038.80 = 152,351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,211.72/377,038.80 = 152,351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,211.72x = 377,038.80 × 152,351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,211.72x = 57,442,547,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,442,547,390.62/273,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,249.21

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