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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,349.25, 375,841.97 and 153,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,349.25, 375,841.97 and 153,117.25 is: 211,301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,349.25 : 375,841.97 = 153,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,349.25/375,841.97 = 153,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,349.25x = 375,841.97 × 153,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,349.25x = 57,547,888,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547,888,880.98/272,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,301.81

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