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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,496.77, 377,444.48 and 152,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,496.77, 377,444.48 and 152,661.60 is: 210,683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,496.77 : 377,444.48 = 152,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,496.77/377,444.48 = 152,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,496.77x = 377,444.48 × 152,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,496.77x = 57,621,277,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,277,464.66/273,496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,683.58

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