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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,214.71, 377,042.94 and 152,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,214.71, 377,042.94 and 152,354.82 is: 210,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,214.71 : 377,042.94 = 152,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,214.71/377,042.94 = 152,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,214.71x = 377,042.94 × 152,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,214.71x = 57,444,309,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,444,309,255.97/273,214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,253.35

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