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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,800.30, 375,096.87 and 150,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,800.30, 375,096.87 and 150,942.13 is: 208,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,800.30 : 375,096.87 = 150,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,800.30/375,096.87 = 150,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,800.30x = 375,096.87 × 150,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,800.30x = 56,617,920,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,920,514.13/271,800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,307.06

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