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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,731.33, 377,745.50 and 152,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,731.33, 377,745.50 and 152,874.74 is: 210,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,731.33 : 377,745.50 = 152,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,731.33/377,745.50 = 152,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,731.33x = 377,745.50 × 152,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,731.33x = 57,747,742,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,742,445.57/273,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,965.05

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