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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,168.66, 375,571.49 and 151,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,168.66, 375,571.49 and 151,302.59 is: 208,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,168.66 : 375,571.49 = 151,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,168.66/375,571.49 = 151,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,168.66x = 375,571.49 × 151,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,168.66x = 56,824,939,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824,939,349.57/272,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,785.75

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