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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,463.56, 377,378.96 and 152,603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,463.56, 377,378.96 and 152,603.56 is: 210,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,463.56 : 377,378.96 = 152,603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,463.56/377,378.96 = 152,603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,463.56x = 377,378.96 × 152,603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,463.56x = 57,589,372,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,372,765.10/273,463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,592.49

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