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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,003.62, 373,954.75 and 150,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,003.62, 373,954.75 and 150,114.94 is: 207,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,003.62 : 373,954.75 = 150,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,003.62/373,954.75 = 150,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,003.62x = 373,954.75 × 150,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,003.62x = 56,136,194,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,194,858.97/271,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,141.86

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