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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,805.16, 375,108.47 and 150,946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,805.16, 375,108.47 and 150,946.41 is: 208,315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,805.16 : 375,108.47 = 150,946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,805.16/375,108.47 = 150,946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,805.16x = 375,108.47 × 150,946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,805.16x = 56,621,276,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,276,907.09/271,805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,315.68

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