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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,960.23, 375,305.52 and 151,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,960.23, 375,305.52 and 151,101.63 is: 208,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,960.23 : 375,305.52 = 151,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,960.23/375,305.52 = 151,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,960.23x = 375,305.52 × 151,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,960.23x = 56,709,275,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709,275,820.00/271,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,520.47

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