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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,773.62, 375,035.02 and 150,922.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,773.62, 375,035.02 and 150,922.63 is: 208,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,773.62 : 375,035.02 = 150,922.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,773.62/375,035.02 = 150,922.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,773.62x = 375,035.02 × 150,922.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,773.62x = 56,601,271,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601,271,560.50/271,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,266.25

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