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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.17, 377,059.67 and 152,373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.17, 377,059.67 and 152,373.59 is: 210,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.17 : 377,059.67 = 152,373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.17/377,059.67 = 152,373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.17x = 377,059.67 × 152,373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.17x = 57,453,935,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,935,742.90/273,232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,275.15

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