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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,846.50, 375,148.18 and 152,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,846.50, 375,148.18 and 152,614.50 is: 210,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,846.50 : 375,148.18 = 152,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,846.50/375,148.18 = 152,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,846.50x = 375,148.18 × 152,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,846.50x = 57,253,051,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,051,916.61/271,846.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,608.02

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