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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,899.29, 375,210.59 and 151,048.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,899.29, 375,210.59 and 151,048.18 is: 208,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,899.29 : 375,210.59 = 151,048.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,899.29/375,210.59 = 151,048.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,899.29x = 375,210.59 × 151,048.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,899.29x = 56,674,876,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674,876,175.82/271,899.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,440.69

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