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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,167.29, 375,591.63 and 151,310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,167.29, 375,591.63 and 151,310.43 is: 208,808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,167.29 : 375,591.63 = 151,310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,167.29/375,591.63 = 151,310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,167.29x = 375,591.63 × 151,310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,167.29x = 56,830,931,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,931,607.12/272,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,808.82

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