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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,295.53, 377,146.85 and 152,436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,295.53, 377,146.85 and 152,436.72 is: 210,362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,295.53 : 377,146.85 = 152,436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,295.53/377,146.85 = 152,436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,295.53x = 377,146.85 × 152,436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,295.53x = 57,491,028,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,028,010.15/273,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,362.12

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