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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,052.72, 375,425.22 and 151,190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,052.72, 375,425.22 and 151,190.94 is: 208,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,052.72 : 375,425.22 = 151,190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,052.72/375,425.22 = 151,190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,052.72x = 375,425.22 × 151,190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,052.72x = 56,760,891,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,760,891,911.51/272,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,639.31

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