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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,045.36, 374,044.81 and 150,188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,045.36, 374,044.81 and 150,188.66 is: 207,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,045.36 : 374,044.81 = 150,188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,045.36/374,044.81 = 150,188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,045.36x = 374,044.81 × 150,188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,045.36x = 56,177,288,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,177,288,793.85/271,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,261.58

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