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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,658.58, 376,171.45 and 157,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,658.58, 376,171.45 and 157,874.56 is: 217,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,658.58 : 376,171.45 = 157,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,658.58/376,171.45 = 157,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,658.58x = 376,171.45 × 157,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,658.58x = 59,387,900,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,387,900,818.20/272,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,810.50

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