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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,775.20, 375,037.26 and 150,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,775.20, 375,037.26 and 150,924.22 is: 208,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,775.20 : 375,037.26 = 150,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,775.20/375,037.26 = 150,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,775.20x = 375,037.26 × 150,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,775.20x = 56,602,205,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,602,205,936.44/271,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,268.47

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