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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,703.17, 377,688.60 and 152,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,703.17, 377,688.60 and 152,837.24 is: 210,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,703.17 : 377,688.60 = 152,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,703.17/377,688.60 = 152,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,703.17x = 377,688.60 × 152,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,703.17x = 57,724,883,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,883,203.46/273,703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,903.23

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