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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,848.50, 375,150.94 and 152,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,848.50, 375,150.94 and 152,616.50 is: 210,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,848.50 : 375,150.94 = 152,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,848.50/375,150.94 = 152,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,848.50x = 375,150.94 × 152,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,848.50x = 57,254,223,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,223,434.51/271,848.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,610.78

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