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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,198.44, 375,646.35 and 151,352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,198.44, 375,646.35 and 151,352.14 is: 208,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,198.44 : 375,646.35 = 151,352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,198.44/375,646.35 = 151,352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,198.44x = 375,646.35 × 151,352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,198.44x = 56,854,878,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854,878,955.69/272,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,872.91

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