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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,460.56, 377,374.83 and 152,600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,460.56, 377,374.83 and 152,600.55 is: 210,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,460.56 : 377,374.83 = 152,600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,460.56/377,374.83 = 152,600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,460.56x = 377,374.83 × 152,600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,460.56x = 57,587,606,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,587,606,614.16/273,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,588.34

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