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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,103.45, 375,486.68 and 151,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,103.45, 375,486.68 and 151,240.58 is: 208,703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,103.45 : 375,486.68 = 151,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,103.45/375,486.68 = 151,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,103.45x = 375,486.68 × 151,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,103.45x = 56,788,824,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788,824,582.29/272,103.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,703.07

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