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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,755.71, 375,010.36 and 150,904.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,755.71, 375,010.36 and 150,904.67 is: 208,241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,755.71 : 375,010.36 = 150,904.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,755.71/375,010.36 = 150,904.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,755.71x = 375,010.36 × 150,904.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,755.71x = 56,590,814,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590,814,479.50/271,755.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,241.49

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