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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,995.89, 375,346.89 and 151,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,995.89, 375,346.89 and 151,134.08 is: 208,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,995.89 : 375,346.89 = 151,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,995.89/375,346.89 = 151,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,995.89x = 375,346.89 × 151,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,995.89x = 56,727,705,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727,705,024.28/271,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,560.89

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