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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,079.33, 374,090.36 and 150,222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,079.33, 374,090.36 and 150,222.61 is: 207,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,079.33 : 374,090.36 = 150,222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,079.33/374,090.36 = 150,222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,079.33x = 374,090.36 × 150,222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,079.33x = 56,196,828,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,828,568.70/271,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,307.68

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