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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,009.41, 373,995.98 and 150,152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,009.41, 373,995.98 and 150,152.59 is: 207,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,009.41 : 373,995.98 = 150,152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,009.41/373,995.98 = 150,152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,009.41x = 373,995.98 × 150,152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,009.41x = 56,156,465,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156,465,046.59/271,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,212.23

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