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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,006.62, 373,958.89 and 150,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,006.62, 373,958.89 and 150,117.94 is: 207,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,006.62 : 373,958.89 = 150,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,006.62/373,958.89 = 150,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,006.62x = 373,958.89 × 150,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,006.62x = 56,137,938,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137,938,211.49/271,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,146.00

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