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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,040.93, 374,036.12 and 150,190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,040.93, 374,036.12 and 150,190.05 is: 207,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,040.93 : 374,036.12 = 150,190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,040.93/374,036.12 = 150,190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,040.93x = 374,036.12 × 150,190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,040.93x = 56,176,501,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176,501,694.43/271,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,262.06

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