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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,310.92, 375,760.27 and 151,432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,310.92, 375,760.27 and 151,432.66 is: 208,961.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,310.92 : 375,760.27 = 151,432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,310.92/375,760.27 = 151,432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,310.92x = 375,760.27 × 151,432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,310.92x = 56,902,376,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,902,376,458.31/272,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,961.06

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