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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,805.48, 375,101.03 and 150,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,805.48, 375,101.03 and 150,948.76 is: 208,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,805.48 : 375,101.03 = 150,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,805.48/375,101.03 = 150,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,805.48x = 375,101.03 × 150,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,805.48x = 56,621,035,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,035,353.22/271,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,314.55

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