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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,804.85, 375,100.16 and 150,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,804.85, 375,100.16 and 150,948.14 is: 208,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,804.85 : 375,100.16 = 150,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,804.85/375,100.16 = 150,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,804.85x = 375,100.16 × 150,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,804.85x = 56,620,668,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620,668,835.46/271,804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,313.68

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