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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,858.28, 375,154.07 and 151,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,858.28, 375,154.07 and 151,007.36 is: 208,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,858.28 : 375,154.07 = 151,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,858.28/375,154.07 = 151,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,858.28x = 375,154.07 × 151,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,858.28x = 56,651,023,073.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651,023,073.15/271,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,384.40

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