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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,333.67, 375,815.08 and 151,472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,333.67, 375,815.08 and 151,472.36 is: 209,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,333.67 : 375,815.08 = 151,472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,333.67/375,815.08 = 151,472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,333.67x = 375,815.08 × 151,472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,333.67x = 56,925,594,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925,594,454.75/272,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,028.85

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