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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,978.40, 375,308.24 and 157,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,978.40, 375,308.24 and 157,264.40 is: 217,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,978.40 : 375,308.24 = 157,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,978.40/375,308.24 = 157,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,978.40x = 375,308.24 × 157,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,978.40x = 59,022,625,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,022,625,178.66/271,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,012.18

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