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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,771.20, 375,031.74 and 150,920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,771.20, 375,031.74 and 150,920.22 is: 208,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,771.20 : 375,031.74 = 150,920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,771.20/375,031.74 = 150,920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,771.20x = 375,031.74 × 150,920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,771.20x = 56,599,872,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599,872,707.78/271,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,262.95

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