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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,260.24, 377,101.20 and 152,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,260.24, 377,101.20 and 152,409.44 is: 210,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,260.24 : 377,101.20 = 152,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,260.24/377,101.20 = 152,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,260.24x = 377,101.20 × 152,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,260.24x = 57,473,782,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,473,782,715.33/273,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,326.18

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