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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,750.72, 377,738.66 and 152,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,750.72, 377,738.66 and 152,876.60 is: 210,948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,750.72 : 377,738.66 = 152,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,750.72/377,738.66 = 152,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,750.72x = 377,738.66 × 152,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,750.72x = 57,747,400,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,400,522.85/273,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,948.85

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