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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,177.64, 375,572.31 and 151,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,177.64, 375,572.31 and 151,303.44 is: 208,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,177.64 : 375,572.31 = 151,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,177.64/375,572.31 = 151,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,177.64x = 375,572.31 × 151,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,177.64x = 56,825,382,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,382,471.75/272,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,780.50

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