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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,780.86, 375,066.97 and 150,924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,780.86, 375,066.97 and 150,924.17 is: 208,280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,780.86 : 375,066.97 = 150,924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,780.86/375,066.97 = 150,924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,780.86x = 375,066.97 × 150,924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,780.86x = 56,606,671,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,606,671,141.66/271,780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,280.57

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