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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,902.29, 375,212.43 and 151,050.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,902.29, 375,212.43 and 151,050.95 is: 208,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,902.29 : 375,212.43 = 151,050.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,902.29/375,212.43 = 151,050.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,902.29x = 375,212.43 × 151,050.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,902.29x = 56,676,194,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,194,003.31/271,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,443.24

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