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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,900.80, 375,217.80 and 151,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,900.80, 375,217.80 and 151,036.68 is: 208,427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,900.80 : 375,217.80 = 151,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,900.80/375,217.80 = 151,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,900.80x = 375,217.80 × 151,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,900.80x = 56,671,650,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,671,650,788.90/271,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,427.67

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