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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,774.13, 375,035.72 and 150,923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,774.13, 375,035.72 and 150,923.13 is: 208,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,774.13 : 375,035.72 = 150,923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,774.13/375,035.72 = 150,923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,774.13x = 375,035.72 × 150,923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,774.13x = 56,601,563,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601,563,969.59/271,774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,266.93

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