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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,852.36, 375,145.80 and 151,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,852.36, 375,145.80 and 151,001.35 is: 208,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,852.36 : 375,145.80 = 151,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,852.36/375,145.80 = 151,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,852.36x = 375,145.80 × 151,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,852.36x = 56,647,522,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,647,522,246.83/271,852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,376.05

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