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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,954.96, 375,298.29 and 151,096.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,954.96, 375,298.29 and 151,096.39 is: 208,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,954.96 : 375,298.29 = 151,096.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,954.96/375,298.29 = 151,096.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,954.96x = 375,298.29 × 151,096.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,954.96x = 56,706,215,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706,215,853.93/271,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,513.26

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