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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,810.92, 375,111.53 and 150,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,810.92, 375,111.53 and 150,952.74 is: 208,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,810.92 : 375,111.53 = 150,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,810.92/375,111.53 = 150,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,810.92x = 375,111.53 × 150,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,810.92x = 56,624,112,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624,112,504.33/271,810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,321.70

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