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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,767.76, 375,083.87 and 150,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,767.76, 375,083.87 and 150,947.96 is: 208,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,767.76 : 375,083.87 = 150,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,767.76/375,083.87 = 150,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,767.76x = 375,083.87 × 150,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,767.76x = 56,618,142,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618,142,375.25/271,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,332.82

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