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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,461.56, 377,376.21 and 152,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,461.56, 377,376.21 and 152,601.55 is: 210,589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,461.56 : 377,376.21 = 152,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,461.56/377,376.21 = 152,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,461.56x = 377,376.21 × 152,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,461.56x = 57,588,194,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588,194,579.13/273,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,589.72

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