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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,749.75, 377,719.79 and 152,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,749.75, 377,719.79 and 152,872.44 is: 210,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,749.75 : 377,719.79 = 152,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,749.75/377,719.79 = 152,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,749.75x = 377,719.79 × 152,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,749.75x = 57,742,945,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742,945,169.23/273,749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,933.33

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