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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.48, 375,576.74 and 151,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.48, 375,576.74 and 151,306.41 is: 208,791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.48 : 375,576.74 = 151,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.48/375,576.74 = 151,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.48x = 375,576.74 × 151,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.48x = 56,827,168,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,168,208.90/272,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,791.01

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