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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,792.67, 375,090.55 and 150,934.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,792.67, 375,090.55 and 150,934.79 is: 208,299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,792.67 : 375,090.55 = 150,934.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,792.67/375,090.55 = 150,934.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,792.67x = 375,090.55 × 150,934.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,792.67x = 56,614,213,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614,213,955.62/271,792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,299.27

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