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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,723.62, 377,683.79 and 152,846.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,723.62, 377,683.79 and 152,846.31 is: 210,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,723.62 : 377,683.79 = 152,846.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,723.62/377,683.79 = 152,846.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,723.62x = 377,683.79 × 152,846.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,723.62x = 57,727,572,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,572,884.08/273,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,897.31

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