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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,930.48, 375,263.76 and 151,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,930.48, 375,263.76 and 151,083 is: 208,494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,930.48 : 375,263.76 = 151,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,930.48/375,263.76 = 151,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,930.48x = 375,263.76 × 151,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,930.48x = 56,695,974,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,695,974,652.08/271,930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,494.37

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