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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,124.28, 375,592.44 and 151,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,124.28, 375,592.44 and 151,307.92 is: 208,838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,124.28 : 375,592.44 = 151,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,124.28/375,592.44 = 151,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,124.28x = 375,592.44 × 151,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,124.28x = 56,830,110,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,110,864.12/272,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,838.81

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