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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,004.19, 375,360.81 and 151,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,004.19, 375,360.81 and 151,143.28 is: 208,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,004.19 : 375,360.81 = 151,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,004.19/375,360.81 = 151,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,004.19x = 375,360.81 × 151,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,004.19x = 56,733,264,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733,264,006.86/272,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,574.96

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