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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,335.67, 375,817.83 and 151,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,335.67, 375,817.83 and 151,474.36 is: 209,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,335.67 : 375,817.83 = 151,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,335.67/375,817.83 = 151,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,335.67x = 375,817.83 × 151,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,335.67x = 56,926,765,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,926,765,275.84/272,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,031.62

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