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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,218.82, 377,043.62 and 152,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,218.82, 377,043.62 and 152,367.75 is: 210,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,218.82 : 377,043.62 = 152,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,218.82/377,043.62 = 152,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,218.82x = 377,043.62 × 152,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,218.82x = 57,449,285,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449,285,384.20/273,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,268.40

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