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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,303.21, 377,159.00 and 152,452.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,303.21, 377,159.00 and 152,452.29 is: 210,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,303.21 : 377,159.00 = 152,452.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,303.21/377,159.00 = 152,452.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,303.21x = 377,159.00 × 152,452.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,303.21x = 57,498,752,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,498,752,481.85/273,303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,384.48

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