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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,594.72, 377,579.76 and 152,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,594.72, 377,579.76 and 152,759.76 is: 210,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,594.72 : 377,579.76 = 152,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,594.72/377,579.76 = 152,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,594.72x = 377,579.76 × 152,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,594.72x = 57,678,993,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,678,993,518.46/273,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,819.10

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