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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,596.92, 376,180.94 and 150,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,596.92, 376,180.94 and 150,085.42 is: 207,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,596.92 : 376,180.94 = 150,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,596.92/376,180.94 = 150,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,596.92x = 376,180.94 × 150,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,596.92x = 56,459,274,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,274,375.89/272,596.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,116.33

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