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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,358.81, 377,235.32 and 152,500.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,358.81, 377,235.32 and 152,500.10 is: 210,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,358.81 : 377,235.32 = 152,500.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,358.81/377,235.32 = 152,500.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,358.81x = 377,235.32 × 152,500.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,358.81x = 57,528,421,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528,421,374.85/273,358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,450.22

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