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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,983.52, 378,089.72 and 153,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,983.52, 378,089.72 and 153,125.28 is: 211,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,983.52 : 378,089.72 = 153,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,983.52/378,089.72 = 153,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,983.52x = 378,089.72 × 153,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,983.52x = 57,895,094,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,895,094,240.12/273,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,308.67

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