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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,720.61, 377,730.46 and 152,860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,720.61, 377,730.46 and 152,860.62 is: 210,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,720.61 : 377,730.46 = 152,860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,720.61/377,730.46 = 152,860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,720.61x = 377,730.46 × 152,860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,720.61x = 57,740,112,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,740,112,308.49/273,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,945.43

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