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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,805.64, 375,096.76 and 150,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,805.64, 375,096.76 and 150,958.20 is: 208,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,805.64 : 375,096.76 = 150,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,805.64/375,096.76 = 150,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,805.64x = 375,096.76 × 150,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,805.64x = 56,623,931,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,931,715.43/271,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,325.08

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