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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,334.67, 375,816.46 and 151,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,334.67, 375,816.46 and 151,473.36 is: 209,030.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,334.67 : 375,816.46 = 151,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,334.67/375,816.46 = 151,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,334.67x = 375,816.46 × 151,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,334.67x = 56,926,179,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,926,179,303.06/272,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,030.23

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