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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,298.15, 375,781.81 and 151,448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,298.15, 375,781.81 and 151,448.18 is: 209,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,298.15 : 375,781.81 = 151,448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,298.15/375,781.81 = 151,448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,298.15x = 375,781.81 × 151,448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,298.15x = 56,911,468,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,911,468,944.08/272,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,004.24

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