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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,842.20, 377,888.68 and 152,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,842.20, 377,888.68 and 152,959.40 is: 211,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,842.20 : 377,888.68 = 152,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,842.20/377,888.68 = 152,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,842.20x = 377,888.68 × 152,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,842.20x = 57,801,625,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801,625,759.59/273,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,076.40

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