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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,482.80, 376,025.13 and 151,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,482.80, 376,025.13 and 151,635.66 is: 209,256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,482.80 : 376,025.13 = 151,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,482.80/376,025.13 = 151,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,482.80x = 376,025.13 × 151,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,482.80x = 57,018,818,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,018,818,764.14/272,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,256.58

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