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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,814.56, 376,493.07 and 150,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,814.56, 376,493.07 and 150,300.44 is: 207,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,814.56 : 376,493.07 = 150,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,814.56/376,493.07 = 150,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,814.56x = 376,493.07 × 150,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,814.56x = 56,587,074,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587,074,077.95/272,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,419.55

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