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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,785.48, 377,819.88 and 152,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,785.48, 377,819.88 and 152,928.52 is: 211,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,785.48 : 377,819.88 = 152,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,785.48/377,819.88 = 152,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,785.48x = 377,819.88 × 152,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,785.48x = 57,779,435,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,779,435,074.98/273,785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,039.08

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