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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,046.74, 374,046.72 and 150,190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,046.74, 374,046.72 and 150,190.05 is: 207,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,046.74 : 374,046.72 = 150,190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,046.74/374,046.72 = 150,190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,046.74x = 374,046.72 × 150,190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,046.74x = 56,178,095,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178,095,579.14/271,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,263.50

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