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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,766.59, 375,025.37 and 150,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,766.59, 375,025.37 and 150,915.60 is: 208,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,766.59 : 375,025.37 = 150,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,766.59/375,025.37 = 150,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,766.59x = 375,025.37 × 150,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,766.59x = 56,597,177,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,597,177,974.19/271,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,256.57

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