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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,246.78, 377,089.41 and 152,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,246.78, 377,089.41 and 152,393.16 is: 210,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,246.78 : 377,089.41 = 152,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,246.78/377,089.41 = 152,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,246.78x = 377,089.41 × 152,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,246.78x = 57,465,846,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465,846,792.44/273,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,307.50

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