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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,216.44, 375,675.66 and 151,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,216.44, 375,675.66 and 151,384.72 is: 208,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,216.44 : 375,675.66 = 151,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,216.44/375,675.66 = 151,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,216.44x = 375,675.66 × 151,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,216.44x = 56,871,554,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871,554,599.92/272,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,920.35

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