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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,027.57, 375,407.14 and 151,173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,027.57, 375,407.14 and 151,173.95 is: 208,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,027.57 : 375,407.14 = 151,173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,027.57/375,407.14 = 151,173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,027.57x = 375,407.14 × 151,173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,027.57x = 56,751,778,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,751,778,240.48/272,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,625.10

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