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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,236.43, 377,065.53 and 152,377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,236.43, 377,065.53 and 152,377.85 is: 210,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,236.43 : 377,065.53 = 152,377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,236.43/377,065.53 = 152,377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,236.43x = 377,065.53 × 152,377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,236.43x = 57,456,432,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,432,885.18/273,236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,281.01

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