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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,802.18, 375,099.56 and 150,944.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,802.18, 375,099.56 and 150,944.01 is: 208,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,802.18 : 375,099.56 = 150,944.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,802.18/375,099.56 = 150,944.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,802.18x = 375,099.56 × 150,944.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,802.18x = 56,619,030,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619,030,140.33/271,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,309.70

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