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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,917.30, 375,246.27 and 151,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,917.30, 375,246.27 and 151,055.48 is: 208,456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,917.30 : 375,246.27 = 151,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,917.30/375,246.27 = 151,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,917.30x = 375,246.27 × 151,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,917.30x = 56,683,006,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,006,371.18/271,917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,456.78

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