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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,030.08, 373,990.86 and 150,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,030.08, 373,990.86 and 150,140.82 is: 207,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,030.08 : 373,990.86 = 150,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,030.08/373,990.86 = 150,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,030.08x = 373,990.86 × 150,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,030.08x = 56,151,294,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151,294,392.91/271,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,177.35

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