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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,170.29, 375,594.66 and 151,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,170.29, 375,594.66 and 151,307.76 is: 208,804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,170.29 : 375,594.66 = 151,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,170.29/375,594.66 = 151,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,170.29x = 375,594.66 × 151,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,170.29x = 56,830,386,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,386,672.56/272,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,804.52

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