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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,253.71, 377,094.97 and 152,382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,253.71, 377,094.97 and 152,382.02 is: 210,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,253.71 : 377,094.97 = 152,382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,253.71/377,094.97 = 152,382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,253.71x = 377,094.97 × 152,382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,253.71x = 57,462,493,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,462,493,260.44/273,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,289.89

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