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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,206.54, 375,644.68 and 151,344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,206.54, 375,644.68 and 151,344.01 is: 208,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,206.54 : 375,644.68 = 151,344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,206.54/375,644.68 = 151,344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,206.54x = 375,644.68 × 151,344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,206.54x = 56,851,572,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,851,572,206.37/272,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,854.54

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