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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,711.68, 377,707.68 and 154,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,711.68, 377,707.68 and 154,472 is: 213,163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,711.68 : 377,707.68 = 154,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,711.68/377,707.68 = 154,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,711.68x = 377,707.68 × 154,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,711.68x = 58,345,260,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345,260,744.96/273,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,163.21

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