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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,218.32, 377,042.93 and 152,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,218.32, 377,042.93 and 152,367.24 is: 210,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,218.32 : 377,042.93 = 152,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,218.32/377,042.93 = 152,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,218.32x = 377,042.93 × 152,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,218.32x = 57,448,990,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448,990,605.61/273,218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,267.71

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