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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,792.40, 375,066.36 and 150,929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,792.40, 375,066.36 and 150,929.84 is: 208,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,792.40 : 375,066.36 = 150,929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,792.40/375,066.36 = 150,929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,792.40x = 375,066.36 × 150,929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,792.40x = 56,608,705,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608,705,704.18/271,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,279.21

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