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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,801.77, 376,451.48 and 150,270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,801.77, 376,451.48 and 150,270.13 is: 207,364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,801.77 : 376,451.48 = 150,270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,801.77/376,451.48 = 150,270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,801.77x = 376,451.48 × 150,270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,801.77x = 56,569,413,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,569,413,684.53/272,801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,364.54

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