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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,802.77, 376,452.86 and 150,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,802.77, 376,452.86 and 150,271.13 is: 207,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,802.77 : 376,452.86 = 150,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,802.77/376,452.86 = 150,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,802.77x = 376,452.86 × 150,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,802.77x = 56,569,996,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,569,996,663.93/272,802.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,365.92

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