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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,794.89, 375,088.27 and 150,937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,794.89, 375,088.27 and 150,937.17 is: 208,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,794.89 : 375,088.27 = 150,937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,794.89/375,088.27 = 150,937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,794.89x = 375,088.27 × 150,937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,794.89x = 56,614,762,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614,762,582.95/271,794.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,299.58

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