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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,702.17, 377,687.22 and 152,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,702.17, 377,687.22 and 152,836.24 is: 210,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,702.17 : 377,687.22 = 152,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,702.17/377,687.22 = 152,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,702.17x = 377,687.22 × 152,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,702.17x = 57,724,294,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,294,600.85/273,702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,901.85

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