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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,044.61, 374,043.77 and 150,187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,044.61, 374,043.77 and 150,187.91 is: 207,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,044.61 : 374,043.77 = 150,187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,044.61/374,043.77 = 150,187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,044.61x = 374,043.77 × 150,187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,044.61x = 56,176,852,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176,852,182.60/271,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,260.54

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