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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,196.54, 375,630.89 and 151,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,196.54, 375,630.89 and 151,334.01 is: 208,840.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,196.54 : 375,630.89 = 151,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,196.54/375,630.89 = 151,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,196.54x = 375,630.89 × 151,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,196.54x = 56,845,728,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,845,728,106.90/272,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,840.74

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