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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,765.73, 375,060.48 and 150,930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,765.73, 375,060.48 and 150,930.64 is: 208,297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,765.73 : 375,060.48 = 150,930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,765.73/375,060.48 = 150,930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,765.73x = 375,060.48 × 150,930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,765.73x = 56,608,118,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608,118,187.94/271,765.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,297.48

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