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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,307.10, 375,797.69 and 151,450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,307.10, 375,797.69 and 151,450.75 is: 209,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,307.10 : 375,797.69 = 151,450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,307.10/375,797.69 = 151,450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,307.10x = 375,797.69 × 151,450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,307.10x = 56,914,841,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,914,841,998.77/272,307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,009.76

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