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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,825.26, 375,129.39 and 150,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,825.26, 375,129.39 and 150,975.72 is: 208,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,825.26 : 375,129.39 = 150,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,825.26/375,129.39 = 150,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,825.26x = 375,129.39 × 150,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,825.26x = 56,635,429,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635,429,748.41/271,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,352.35

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