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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,563.44, 376,133.72 and 151,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,563.44, 376,133.72 and 151,704.76 is: 209,350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,563.44 : 376,133.72 = 151,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,563.44/376,133.72 = 151,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,563.44x = 376,133.72 × 151,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,563.44x = 57,061,275,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061,275,720.51/272,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,350.44

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