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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,773.72, 375,035.13 and 150,922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,773.72, 375,035.13 and 150,922.71 is: 208,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,773.72 : 375,035.13 = 150,922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,773.72/375,035.13 = 150,922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,773.72x = 375,035.13 × 150,922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,773.72x = 56,601,318,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601,318,164.80/271,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,266.34

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