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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,337.68, 375,820.59 and 151,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,337.68, 375,820.59 and 151,476.36 is: 209,034.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,337.68 : 375,820.59 = 151,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,337.68/375,820.59 = 151,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,337.68x = 375,820.59 × 151,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,337.68x = 56,927,934,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927,934,986.25/272,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,034.37

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