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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,462.64, 377,379.30 and 152,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,462.64, 377,379.30 and 152,609.04 is: 210,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,462.64 : 377,379.30 = 152,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,462.64/377,379.30 = 152,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,462.64x = 377,379.30 × 152,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,462.64x = 57,591,492,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,591,492,688.87/273,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,600.95

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