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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,300.15, 375,784.57 and 151,450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,300.15, 375,784.57 and 151,450.18 is: 209,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,300.15 : 375,784.57 = 151,450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,300.15/375,784.57 = 151,450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,300.15x = 375,784.57 × 151,450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,300.15x = 56,912,638,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,638,888.80/272,300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,007.01

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