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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,727.19, 377,688.71 and 152,849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,727.19, 377,688.71 and 152,849.87 is: 210,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,727.19 : 377,688.71 = 152,849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,727.19/377,688.71 = 152,849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,727.19x = 377,688.71 × 152,849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,727.19x = 57,729,667,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729,667,571.27/273,727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,902.21

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