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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,651.20, 376,249.44 and 153,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,651.20, 376,249.44 and 153,396.16 is: 211,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,651.20 : 376,249.44 = 153,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,651.20/376,249.44 = 153,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,651.20x = 376,249.44 × 153,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,651.20x = 57,715,219,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715,219,298.15/272,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,681.52

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