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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,230.49, 377,060.27 and 152,379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,230.49, 377,060.27 and 152,379.57 is: 210,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,230.49 : 377,060.27 = 152,379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,230.49/377,060.27 = 152,379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,230.49x = 377,060.27 × 152,379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,230.49x = 57,456,281,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,281,044.79/273,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,285.03

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