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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,052.04, 375,422.83 and 149,544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,052.04, 375,422.83 and 149,544.83 is: 206,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,052.04 : 375,422.83 = 149,544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,052.04/375,422.83 = 149,544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,052.04x = 375,422.83 × 149,544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,052.04x = 56,142,543,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,543,290.47/272,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,366.93

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