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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,747.52, 376,381.08 and 151,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,747.52, 376,381.08 and 151,893.90 is: 209,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,747.52 : 376,381.08 = 151,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,747.52/376,381.08 = 151,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,747.52x = 376,381.08 × 151,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,747.52x = 57,169,990,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,169,990,127.41/272,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,607.74

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