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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,304.40, 375,790.44 and 151,454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,304.40, 375,790.44 and 151,454.43 is: 209,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,304.40 : 375,790.44 = 151,454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,304.40/375,790.44 = 151,454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,304.40x = 375,790.44 × 151,454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,304.40x = 56,915,125,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915,125,010.70/272,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,012.87

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