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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,898.06, 375,279.34 and 151,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,898.06, 375,279.34 and 151,080.88 is: 208,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,898.06 : 375,279.34 = 151,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,898.06/375,279.34 = 151,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,898.06x = 375,279.34 × 151,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,898.06x = 56,697,532,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697,532,933.02/271,898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,524.96

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