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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,772.42, 375,029.21 and 150,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,772.42, 375,029.21 and 150,906.34 is: 208,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,772.42 : 375,029.21 = 150,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,772.42/375,029.21 = 150,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,772.42x = 375,029.21 × 150,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,772.42x = 56,594,285,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,594,285,474.19/271,772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,241.46

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