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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,006.35, 375,361.27 and 151,144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,006.35, 375,361.27 and 151,144.51 is: 208,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,006.35 : 375,361.27 = 151,144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,006.35/375,361.27 = 151,144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,006.35x = 375,361.27 × 151,144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,006.35x = 56,733,795,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733,795,227.13/272,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,575.26

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