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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,643.84, 376,254.93 and 151,793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,643.84, 376,254.93 and 151,793.25 is: 209,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,643.84 : 376,254.93 = 151,793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,643.84/376,254.93 = 151,793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,643.84x = 376,254.93 × 151,793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,643.84x = 57,112,958,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112,958,653.22/272,643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,478.27

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