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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,805.60, 375,101.20 and 150,948.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,805.60, 375,101.20 and 150,948.89 is: 208,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,805.60 : 375,101.20 = 150,948.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,805.60/375,101.20 = 150,948.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,805.60x = 375,101.20 × 150,948.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,805.60x = 56,621,110,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,110,338.05/271,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,314.73

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