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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,725.87, 270,231.80 and 150,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,725.87, 270,231.80 and 150,322.71 is: 207,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,725.87 : 270,231.80 = 150,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,725.87/270,231.80 = 150,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,725.87x = 270,231.80 × 150,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,725.87x = 40,621,976,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,976,005.91/195,725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,545.26

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