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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,462.56, 377,377.58 and 152,602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,462.56, 377,377.58 and 152,602.56 is: 210,591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,462.56 : 377,377.58 = 152,602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,462.56/377,377.58 = 152,602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,462.56x = 377,377.58 × 152,602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,462.56x = 57,588,784,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588,784,794.60/273,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,591.11

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