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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,300.32, 375,784.80 and 151,450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,300.32, 375,784.80 and 151,450.34 is: 209,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,300.32 : 375,784.80 = 151,450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,300.32/375,784.80 = 151,450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,300.32x = 375,784.80 × 151,450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,300.32x = 56,912,735,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,735,726.83/272,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,007.23

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