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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,372.56, 377,254.30 and 152,513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,372.56, 377,254.30 and 152,513.84 is: 210,469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,372.56 : 377,254.30 = 152,513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,372.56/377,254.30 = 152,513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,372.56x = 377,254.30 × 152,513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,372.56x = 57,536,501,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536,501,949.51/273,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,469.19

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