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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.74, 377,063.37 and 152,381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.74, 377,063.37 and 152,381.82 is: 210,288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.74 : 377,063.37 = 152,381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.74/377,063.37 = 152,381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.74x = 377,063.37 × 152,381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.74x = 57,457,602,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,602,575.93/273,232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,288.13

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