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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,378.62, 377,262.73 and 152,519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,378.62, 377,262.73 and 152,519.93 is: 210,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,378.62 : 377,262.73 = 152,519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,378.62/377,262.73 = 152,519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,378.62x = 377,262.73 × 152,519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,378.62x = 57,540,085,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,085,171.21/273,378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,477.63

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