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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,524.73, 376,101.81 and 151,665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,524.73, 376,101.81 and 151,665.66 is: 209,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,524.73 : 376,101.81 = 151,665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,524.73/376,101.81 = 151,665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,524.73x = 376,101.81 × 151,665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,524.73x = 57,041,729,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,729,240.84/272,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,308.46

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