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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,255.28, 377,091.56 and 152,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,255.28, 377,091.56 and 152,396.72 is: 210,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,255.28 : 377,091.56 = 152,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,255.28/377,091.56 = 152,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,255.28x = 377,091.56 × 152,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,255.28x = 57,467,516,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,467,516,883.68/273,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,307.07

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