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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,443.80, 375,974.36 and 151,590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,443.80, 375,974.36 and 151,590.18 is: 209,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,443.80 : 375,974.36 = 151,590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,443.80/375,974.36 = 151,590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,443.80x = 375,974.36 × 151,590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,443.80x = 56,994,022,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,022,128.20/272,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,195.52

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