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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.57, 375,408.52 and 151,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.57, 375,408.52 and 151,174.95 is: 208,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.57 : 375,408.52 = 151,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.57/375,408.52 = 151,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.57x = 375,408.52 × 151,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.57x = 56,752,364,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752,364,240.57/272,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,626.48

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