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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,531.43, 377,473.81 and 152,672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,531.43, 377,473.81 and 152,672.69 is: 210,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,531.43 : 377,473.81 = 152,672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,531.43/377,473.81 = 152,672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,531.43x = 377,473.81 × 152,672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,531.43x = 57,629,939,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629,939,956.71/273,531.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,688.55

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