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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,028.68, 374,008.80 and 150,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,028.68, 374,008.80 and 150,171.76 is: 207,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,028.68 : 374,008.80 = 150,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,028.68/374,008.80 = 150,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,028.68x = 374,008.80 × 150,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,028.68x = 56,165,559,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,165,559,751.49/271,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,231.06

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