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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,249.75, 377,086.29 and 152,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,249.75, 377,086.29 and 152,396.13 is: 210,307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,249.75 : 377,086.29 = 152,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,249.75/377,086.29 = 152,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,249.75x = 377,086.29 × 152,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,249.75x = 57,466,491,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,466,491,272.06/273,249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,307.57

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