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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,134.55, 375,550.14 and 149,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,134.55, 375,550.14 and 149,632.10 is: 206,494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,134.55 : 375,550.14 = 149,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,134.55/375,550.14 = 149,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,134.55x = 375,550.14 × 149,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,134.55x = 56,194,354,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,194,354,225.74/272,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,494.75

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