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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,434.16, 377,368.32 and 152,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,434.16, 377,368.32 and 152,617.44 is: 210,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,434.16 : 377,368.32 = 152,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,434.16/377,368.32 = 152,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,434.16x = 377,368.32 × 152,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,434.16x = 57,592,986,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,592,986,935.50/273,434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,628.35

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