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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,318.30, 377,179.82 and 152,456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,318.30, 377,179.82 and 152,456.46 is: 210,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,318.30 : 377,179.82 = 152,456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,318.30/377,179.82 = 152,456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,318.30x = 377,179.82 × 152,456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,318.30x = 57,503,500,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,500,140.64/273,318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,390.23

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