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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,003.73, 373,954.32 and 150,114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,003.73, 373,954.32 and 150,114.87 is: 207,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,003.73 : 373,954.32 = 150,114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,003.73/373,954.32 = 150,114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,003.73x = 373,954.32 × 150,114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,003.73x = 56,136,104,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,104,132.74/271,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,141.45

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