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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,532.28, 376,112.16 and 151,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,532.28, 376,112.16 and 151,673.16 is: 209,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,532.28 : 376,112.16 = 151,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,532.28/376,112.16 = 151,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,532.28x = 376,112.16 × 151,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,532.28x = 57,046,119,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,119,821.63/272,532.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,318.76

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