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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,043.48, 374,040.69 and 150,183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,043.48, 374,040.69 and 150,183.79 is: 207,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,043.48 : 374,040.69 = 150,183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,043.48/374,040.69 = 150,183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,043.48x = 374,040.69 × 150,183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,043.48x = 56,174,846,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174,846,940.12/271,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,254.00

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