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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,359.55, 377,236.35 and 152,500.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,359.55, 377,236.35 and 152,500.85 is: 210,451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,359.55 : 377,236.35 = 152,500.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,359.55/377,236.35 = 152,500.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,359.55x = 377,236.35 × 152,500.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,359.55x = 57,528,862,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528,862,139.72/273,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,451.26

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