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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,445.52, 377,366.88 and 152,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,445.52, 377,366.88 and 152,587.28 is: 210,577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,445.52 : 377,366.88 = 152,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,445.52/377,366.88 = 152,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,445.52x = 377,366.88 × 152,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,445.52x = 57,581,385,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,581,385,781.29/273,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,577.18

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