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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,799.30, 376,448.15 and 150,267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,799.30, 376,448.15 and 150,267.69 is: 207,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,799.30 : 376,448.15 = 150,267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,799.30/376,448.15 = 150,267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,799.30x = 376,448.15 × 150,267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,799.30x = 56,567,994,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,567,994,280.94/272,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,361.21

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