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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,259.23, 377,102.55 and 152,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,259.23, 377,102.55 and 152,387.52 is: 210,297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,259.23 : 377,102.55 = 152,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,259.23/377,102.55 = 152,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,259.23x = 377,102.55 × 152,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,259.23x = 57,465,722,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465,722,380.18/273,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,297.46

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