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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,371.56, 377,252.92 and 152,512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,371.56, 377,252.92 and 152,512.84 is: 210,467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,371.56 : 377,252.92 = 152,512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,371.56/377,252.92 = 152,512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,371.56x = 377,252.92 × 152,512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,371.56x = 57,535,914,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535,914,227.49/273,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,467.81

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