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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,032.78, 374,009.58 and 150,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,032.78, 374,009.58 and 150,166.89 is: 207,221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,032.78 : 374,009.58 = 150,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,032.78/374,009.58 = 150,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,032.78x = 374,009.58 × 150,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,032.78x = 56,163,855,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163,855,458.81/271,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,221.63

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