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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,223.62, 377,050.59 and 152,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,223.62, 377,050.59 and 152,372.70 is: 210,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,223.62 : 377,050.59 = 152,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,223.62/377,050.59 = 152,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,223.62x = 377,050.59 × 152,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,223.62x = 57,452,216,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,216,434.89/273,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,275.44

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