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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,252.71, 377,093.59 and 152,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,252.71, 377,093.59 and 152,381.02 is: 210,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,252.71 : 377,093.59 = 152,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,252.71/377,093.59 = 152,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,252.71x = 377,093.59 × 152,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,252.71x = 57,461,905,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,461,905,879.66/273,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,288.51

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