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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,169.66, 375,572.86 and 151,303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,169.66, 375,572.86 and 151,303.59 is: 208,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,169.66 : 375,572.86 = 151,303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,169.66/375,572.86 = 151,303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,169.66x = 375,572.86 × 151,303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,169.66x = 56,825,522,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,522,024.57/272,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,787.13

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