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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,280.74, 377,128.00 and 152,429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,280.74, 377,128.00 and 152,429.78 is: 210,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,280.74 : 377,128.00 = 152,429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,280.74/377,128.00 = 152,429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,280.74x = 377,128.00 × 152,429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,280.74x = 57,485,539,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,485,539,205.20/273,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,353.43

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