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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,064.33, 375,441.35 and 151,202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,064.33, 375,441.35 and 151,202.48 is: 208,655.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,064.33 : 375,441.35 = 151,202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,064.33/375,441.35 = 151,202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,064.33x = 375,441.35 × 151,202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,064.33x = 56,767,660,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767,660,581.33/272,064.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,655.29

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