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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,468.64, 377,387.58 and 152,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,468.64, 377,387.58 and 152,615.02 is: 210,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,468.64 : 377,387.58 = 152,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,468.64/377,387.58 = 152,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,468.64x = 377,387.58 × 152,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,468.64x = 57,595,013,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595,013,069.45/273,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,609.21

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