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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,804.48, 375,099.65 and 150,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,804.48, 375,099.65 and 150,947.76 is: 208,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,804.48 : 375,099.65 = 150,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,804.48/375,099.65 = 150,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,804.48x = 375,099.65 × 150,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,804.48x = 56,620,453,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620,453,162.22/271,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,313.17

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