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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,455.29, 377,367.61 and 152,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,455.29, 377,367.61 and 152,595.29 is: 210,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,455.29 : 377,367.61 = 152,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,455.29/377,367.61 = 152,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,455.29x = 377,367.61 × 152,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,455.29x = 57,584,520,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584,520,732.60/273,455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,581.12

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