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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,231.80, 377,059.15 and 152,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,231.80, 377,059.15 and 152,373.22 is: 210,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,231.80 : 377,059.15 = 152,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,231.80/377,059.15 = 152,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,231.80x = 377,059.15 × 152,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,231.80x = 57,453,716,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,716,054.10/273,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,274.64

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