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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,778.10, 375,057.18 and 150,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,778.10, 375,057.18 and 150,926.91 is: 208,281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,778.10 : 375,057.18 = 150,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,778.10/375,057.18 = 150,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,778.10x = 375,057.18 × 150,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,778.10x = 56,606,221,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,606,221,250.71/271,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,281.03

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