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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,243.80, 377,075.68 and 152,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,243.80, 377,075.68 and 152,385.24 is: 210,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,243.80 : 377,075.68 = 152,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,243.80/377,075.68 = 152,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,243.80x = 377,075.68 × 152,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,243.80x = 57,460,767,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460,767,994.96/273,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,291.21

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