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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,548.74, 377,516.28 and 152,713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,548.74, 377,516.28 and 152,713.75 is: 210,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,548.74 : 377,516.28 = 152,713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,548.74/377,516.28 = 152,713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,548.74x = 377,516.28 × 152,713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,548.74x = 57,651,926,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,926,804.85/273,548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,755.59

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