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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,210.72, 375,651.96 and 151,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,210.72, 375,651.96 and 151,363.04 is: 208,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,210.72 : 375,651.96 = 151,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,210.72/375,651.96 = 151,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,210.72x = 375,651.96 × 151,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,210.72x = 56,859,822,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,859,822,647.56/272,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,881.64

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