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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,007.92, 375,363.44 and 151,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,007.92, 375,363.44 and 151,146.08 is: 208,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,007.92 : 375,363.44 = 151,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,007.92/375,363.44 = 151,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,007.92x = 375,363.44 × 151,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,007.92x = 56,734,712,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,712,531.32/272,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,577.43

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