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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,079.47, 374,097.87 and 150,209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,079.47, 374,097.87 and 150,209.45 is: 207,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,079.47 : 374,097.87 = 150,209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,079.47/374,097.87 = 150,209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,079.47x = 374,097.87 × 150,209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,079.47x = 56,193,035,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,193,035,298.87/271,079.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,293.59

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