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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,325.50, 374,429.19 and 152,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,325.50, 374,429.19 and 152,093.50 is: 209,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,325.50 : 374,429.19 = 152,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,325.50/374,429.19 = 152,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,325.50x = 374,429.19 × 152,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,325.50x = 56,948,246,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,948,246,009.27/271,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,889.03

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