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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,107.24, 375,512.49 and 149,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,107.24, 375,512.49 and 149,604.80 is: 206,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,107.24 : 375,512.49 = 149,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,107.24/375,512.49 = 149,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,107.24x = 375,512.49 × 149,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,107.24x = 56,178,470,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178,470,963.95/272,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,457.10

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