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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,310.80, 377,169.42 and 152,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,310.80, 377,169.42 and 152,448.96 is: 210,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,310.80 : 377,169.42 = 152,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,310.80/377,169.42 = 152,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,310.80x = 377,169.42 × 152,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,310.80x = 57,499,085,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,499,085,822.80/273,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,379.85

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