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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,832.13, 375,130.71 and 150,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,832.13, 375,130.71 and 150,975.54 is: 208,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,832.13 : 375,130.71 = 150,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,832.13/375,130.71 = 150,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,832.13x = 375,130.71 × 150,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,832.13x = 56,635,561,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635,561,512.83/271,832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,347.56

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