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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,364.91, 377,242.40 and 152,506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,364.91, 377,242.40 and 152,506.29 is: 210,458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,364.91 : 377,242.40 = 152,506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,364.91/377,242.40 = 152,506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,364.91x = 377,242.40 × 152,506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,364.91x = 57,531,838,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,531,838,092.16/273,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,458.03

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