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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.36, 375,090.95 and 150,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.36, 375,090.95 and 150,953.96 is: 208,319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.36 : 375,090.95 = 150,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.36/375,090.95 = 150,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.36x = 375,090.95 × 150,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.36x = 56,621,465,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,465,577.77/271,801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.29

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