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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,245.27, 375,698.79 and 151,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,245.27, 375,698.79 and 151,383.96 is: 208,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,245.27 : 375,698.79 = 151,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,245.27/375,698.79 = 151,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,245.27x = 375,698.79 × 151,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,245.27x = 56,874,772,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874,772,088.76/272,245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,910.04

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