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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,809.26, 375,114.14 and 150,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,809.26, 375,114.14 and 150,950.58 is: 208,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,809.26 : 375,114.14 = 150,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,809.26/375,114.14 = 150,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,809.26x = 375,114.14 × 150,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,809.26x = 56,623,696,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,696,999.20/271,809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,321.44

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