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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,802.36, 375,092.33 and 150,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,802.36, 375,092.33 and 150,954.96 is: 208,320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,802.36 : 375,092.33 = 150,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,802.36/375,092.33 = 150,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,802.36x = 375,092.33 × 150,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,802.36x = 56,622,047,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,047,671.46/271,802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,320.66

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