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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,825.81, 375,130.17 and 150,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,825.81, 375,130.17 and 150,976.28 is: 208,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,825.81 : 375,130.17 = 150,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,825.81/375,130.17 = 150,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,825.81x = 375,130.17 × 150,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,825.81x = 56,635,756,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635,756,827.49/271,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,353.13

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