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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,377.62, 377,261.35 and 152,518.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,377.62, 377,261.35 and 152,518.93 is: 210,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,377.62 : 377,261.35 = 152,518.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,377.62/377,261.35 = 152,518.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,377.62x = 377,261.35 × 152,518.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,377.62x = 57,539,497,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,497,432.36/273,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,476.25

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