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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,732.33, 377,746.87 and 152,875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,732.33, 377,746.87 and 152,875.74 is: 210,966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,732.33 : 377,746.87 = 152,875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,732.33/377,746.87 = 152,875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,732.33x = 377,746.87 × 152,875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,732.33x = 57,748,332,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748,332,283.93/273,732.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,966.43

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