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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,049.54, 374,047.98 and 150,198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,049.54, 374,047.98 and 150,198.65 is: 207,273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,049.54 : 374,047.98 = 150,198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,049.54/374,047.98 = 150,198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,049.54x = 374,047.98 × 150,198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,049.54x = 56,181,502,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181,502,704.44/271,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,273.93

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