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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,580.47, 377,525.40 and 152,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,580.47, 377,525.40 and 152,729.43 is: 210,757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,580.47 : 377,525.40 = 152,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,580.47/377,525.40 = 152,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,580.47x = 377,525.40 × 152,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,580.47x = 57,659,239,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659,239,152.52/273,580.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,757.88

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