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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,725.22, 377,713.81 and 152,863.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,725.22, 377,713.81 and 152,863.90 is: 210,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,725.22 : 377,713.81 = 152,863.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,725.22/377,713.81 = 152,863.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,725.22x = 377,713.81 × 152,863.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,725.22x = 57,738,804,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,738,804,366.16/273,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,937.10

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