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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,347.44, 375,830.44 and 151,485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,347.44, 375,830.44 and 151,485.31 is: 209,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,347.44 : 375,830.44 = 151,485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,347.44/375,830.44 = 151,485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,347.44x = 375,830.44 × 151,485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,347.44x = 56,932,790,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,790,710.84/272,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,044.71

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