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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,276.60, 375,735.22 and 148,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,276.60, 375,735.22 and 148,094.45 is: 204,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,276.60 : 375,735.22 = 148,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,276.60/375,735.22 = 148,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,276.60x = 375,735.22 × 148,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,276.60x = 55,644,301,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644,301,176.64/272,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,366.81

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