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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,382.56, 377,268.16 and 152,523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,382.56, 377,268.16 and 152,523.88 is: 210,483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,382.56 : 377,268.16 = 152,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,382.56/377,268.16 = 152,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,382.56x = 377,268.16 × 152,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,382.56x = 57,542,403,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,542,403,563.66/273,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,483.08

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