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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,345.44, 375,831.27 and 151,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,345.44, 375,831.27 and 151,484.12 is: 209,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,345.44 : 375,831.27 = 151,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,345.44/375,831.27 = 151,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,345.44x = 375,831.27 × 151,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,345.44x = 56,932,469,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,469,204.43/272,345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,045.06

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