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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,074.95, 375,476.13 and 151,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,074.95, 375,476.13 and 151,218.23 is: 208,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,074.95 : 375,476.13 = 151,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,074.95/375,476.13 = 151,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,074.95x = 375,476.13 × 151,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,074.95x = 56,778,833,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,778,833,908.47/272,074.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,688.21

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