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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,849.47, 377,912.22 and 152,990.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,849.47, 377,912.22 and 152,990.79 is: 211,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,849.47 : 377,912.22 = 152,990.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,849.47/377,912.22 = 152,990.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,849.47x = 377,912.22 × 152,990.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,849.47x = 57,817,089,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,089,088.45/273,849.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,127.27

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