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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,161.25, 375,595.34 and 151,304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,161.25, 375,595.34 and 151,304.55 is: 208,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,161.25 : 375,595.34 = 151,304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,161.25/375,595.34 = 151,304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,161.25x = 375,595.34 × 151,304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,161.25x = 56,829,283,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,283,144.27/272,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,807.40

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