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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,346.94, 375,833.34 and 151,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,346.94, 375,833.34 and 151,485.62 is: 209,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,346.94 : 375,833.34 = 151,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,346.94/375,833.34 = 151,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,346.94x = 375,833.34 × 151,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,346.94x = 56,933,346,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933,346,526.57/272,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,047.13

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