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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.26, 375,090.83 and 150,953.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.26, 375,090.83 and 150,953.87 is: 208,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.26 : 375,090.83 = 150,953.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.26/375,090.83 = 150,953.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.26x = 375,090.83 × 150,953.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.26x = 56,621,412,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,412,572.97/271,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.17

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