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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.22, 375,103.06 and 150,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.22, 375,103.06 and 150,942.50 is: 208,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.22 : 375,103.06 = 150,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.22/375,103.06 = 150,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.22x = 375,103.06 × 150,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.22x = 56,618,991,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618,991,381.18/271,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,310.30

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