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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,383.96, 377,280.80 and 152,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,383.96, 377,280.80 and 152,535.80 is: 210,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,383.96 : 377,280.80 = 152,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,383.96/377,280.80 = 152,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,383.96x = 377,280.80 × 152,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,383.96x = 57,548,826,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,548,826,003.56/273,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,505.50

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