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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,047.24, 374,047.40 and 150,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,047.24, 374,047.40 and 150,190.54 is: 207,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,047.24 : 374,047.40 = 150,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,047.24/374,047.40 = 150,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,047.24x = 374,047.40 × 150,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,047.24x = 56,178,380,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178,380,991.60/271,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,264.17

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