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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,458.55, 377,372.08 and 152,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,458.55, 377,372.08 and 152,598.55 is: 210,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,458.55 : 377,372.08 = 152,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,458.55/377,372.08 = 152,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,458.55x = 377,372.08 × 152,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,458.55x = 57,586,432,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586,432,218.48/273,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,585.60

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