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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,074.14, 375,444.18 and 151,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,074.14, 375,444.18 and 151,207.56 is: 208,656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,074.14 : 375,444.18 = 151,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,074.14/375,444.18 = 151,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,074.14x = 375,444.18 × 151,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,074.14x = 56,769,998,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769,998,374.00/272,074.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,656.36

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