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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,070.85, 374,079.97 and 150,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,070.85, 374,079.97 and 150,214.15 is: 207,296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,070.85 : 374,079.97 = 150,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,070.85/374,079.97 = 150,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,070.85x = 374,079.97 × 150,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,070.85x = 56,192,104,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192,104,725.58/271,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,296.74

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