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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,799.30, 375,095.49 and 150,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,799.30, 375,095.49 and 150,941.13 is: 208,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,799.30 : 375,095.49 = 150,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,799.30/375,095.49 = 150,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,799.30x = 375,095.49 × 150,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,799.30x = 56,617,335,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,335,243.03/271,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,305.67

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