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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,759.20, 375,015.19 and 150,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,759.20, 375,015.19 and 150,908.18 is: 208,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,759.20 : 375,015.19 = 150,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,759.20/375,015.19 = 150,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,759.20x = 375,015.19 × 150,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,759.20x = 56,592,859,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,592,859,795.25/271,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,246.34

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