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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,996.95, 375,348.34 and 151,135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,996.95, 375,348.34 and 151,135.13 is: 208,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,996.95 : 375,348.34 = 151,135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,996.95/375,348.34 = 151,135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,996.95x = 375,348.34 × 151,135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,996.95x = 56,728,320,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,728,320,863.41/271,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,562.34

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