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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,763.97, 375,043.71 and 150,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,763.97, 375,043.71 and 150,907.28 is: 208,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,763.97 : 375,043.71 = 150,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,763.97/375,043.71 = 150,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,763.97x = 375,043.71 × 150,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,763.97x = 56,596,826,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596,826,157.21/271,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,257.28

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