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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,643.42, 377,624.34 and 152,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,643.42, 377,624.34 and 152,786.76 is: 210,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,643.42 : 377,624.34 = 152,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,643.42/377,624.34 = 152,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,643.42x = 377,624.34 × 152,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,643.42x = 57,695,999,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695,999,405.74/273,643.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,843.73

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