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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,804.51, 375,095.31 and 150,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,804.51, 375,095.31 and 150,957.13 is: 208,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,804.51 : 375,095.31 = 150,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,804.51/375,095.31 = 150,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,804.51x = 375,095.31 × 150,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,804.51x = 56,623,311,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,311,474.06/271,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,323.66

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