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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,647.17, 377,629.51 and 152,790.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,647.17, 377,629.51 and 152,790.51 is: 210,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,647.17 : 377,629.51 = 152,790.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,647.17/377,629.51 = 152,790.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,647.17x = 377,629.51 × 152,790.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,647.17x = 57,698,205,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698,205,423.95/273,647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,848.90

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