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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,319.80, 377,181.89 and 152,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,319.80, 377,181.89 and 152,457.96 is: 210,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,319.80 : 377,181.89 = 152,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,319.80/377,181.89 = 152,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,319.80x = 377,181.89 × 152,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,319.80x = 57,504,381,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504,381,498.34/273,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,392.30

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