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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,209.50, 375,631.31 and 151,346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,209.50, 375,631.31 and 151,346.34 is: 208,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,209.50 : 375,631.31 = 151,346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,209.50/375,631.31 = 151,346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,209.50x = 375,631.31 × 151,346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,209.50x = 56,850,424,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,424,336.27/272,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,848.05

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