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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,069.21, 374,077.71 and 150,212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,069.21, 374,077.71 and 150,212.50 is: 207,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,069.21 : 374,077.71 = 150,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,069.21/374,077.71 = 150,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,069.21x = 374,077.71 × 150,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,069.21x = 56,191,147,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191,147,262.31/271,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,294.47

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