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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,961.01, 375,312.74 and 151,107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,961.01, 375,312.74 and 151,107.39 is: 208,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,961.01 : 375,312.74 = 151,107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,961.01/375,312.74 = 151,107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,961.01x = 375,312.74 × 151,107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,961.01x = 56,712,527,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712,527,819.61/271,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,531.83

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