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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,271.20, 375,705.47 and 151,392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,271.20, 375,705.47 and 151,392.97 is: 208,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,271.20 : 375,705.47 = 151,392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,271.20/375,705.47 = 151,392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,271.20x = 375,705.47 × 151,392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,271.20x = 56,879,167,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,879,167,796.66/272,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,906.30

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