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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,024.28, 375,369.60 and 151,157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,024.28, 375,369.60 and 151,157.90 is: 208,584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,024.28 : 375,369.60 = 151,157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,024.28/375,369.60 = 151,157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,024.28x = 375,369.60 × 151,157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,024.28x = 56,740,080,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740,080,459.84/272,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,584.62

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