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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,661.46, 377,659.23 and 152,798.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,661.46, 377,659.23 and 152,798.66 is: 210,865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,661.46 : 377,659.23 = 152,798.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,661.46/377,659.23 = 152,798.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,661.46x = 377,659.23 × 152,798.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,661.46x = 57,705,824,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,705,824,280.63/273,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,865.73

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