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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,846.04, 376,477.56 and 151,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,846.04, 376,477.56 and 151,984.32 is: 209,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,846.04 : 376,477.56 = 151,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,846.04/376,477.56 = 151,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,846.04x = 376,477.56 × 151,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,846.04x = 57,218,685,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,685,951.86/272,846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,710.52

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