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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,808.26, 375,112.76 and 150,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,808.26, 375,112.76 and 150,949.58 is: 208,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,808.26 : 375,112.76 = 150,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,808.26/375,112.76 = 150,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,808.26x = 375,112.76 × 150,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,808.26x = 56,623,110,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,110,944.33/271,808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,320.05

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