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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,798.80, 375,094.80 and 150,940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,798.80, 375,094.80 and 150,940.63 is: 208,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,798.80 : 375,094.80 = 150,940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,798.80/375,094.80 = 150,940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,798.80x = 375,094.80 × 150,940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,798.80x = 56,617,043,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,043,780.68/271,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,304.98

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