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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,215.30, 377,038.76 and 152,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,215.30, 377,038.76 and 152,364.23 is: 210,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,215.30 : 377,038.76 = 152,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,215.30/377,038.76 = 152,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,215.30x = 377,038.76 × 152,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,215.30x = 57,447,219,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,447,219,655.53/273,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,263.55

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