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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,703.12, 377,688.76 and 152,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,703.12, 377,688.76 and 152,834.96 is: 210,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,703.12 : 377,688.76 = 152,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,703.12/377,688.76 = 152,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,703.12x = 377,688.76 × 152,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,703.12x = 57,724,046,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,046,527.05/273,703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,900.21

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