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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,773.20, 375,034.50 and 150,922.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,773.20, 375,034.50 and 150,922.22 is: 208,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,773.20 : 375,034.50 = 150,922.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,773.20/375,034.50 = 150,922.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,773.20x = 375,034.50 × 150,922.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,773.20x = 56,601,039,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601,039,316.59/271,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,265.71

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