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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,962.01, 375,314.12 and 151,108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,962.01, 375,314.12 and 151,108.39 is: 208,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,962.01 : 375,314.12 = 151,108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,962.01/375,314.12 = 151,108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,962.01x = 375,314.12 × 151,108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,962.01x = 56,713,112,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,713,112,417.47/271,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,533.22

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