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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,005.92, 375,360.68 and 151,144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,005.92, 375,360.68 and 151,144.08 is: 208,574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,005.92 : 375,360.68 = 151,144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,005.92/375,360.68 = 151,144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,005.92x = 375,360.68 × 151,144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,005.92x = 56,733,544,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733,544,646.77/272,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,574.67

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