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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,083.34, 374,095.88 and 150,226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,083.34, 374,095.88 and 150,226.62 is: 207,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,083.34 : 374,095.88 = 150,226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,083.34/374,095.88 = 150,226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,083.34x = 374,095.88 × 150,226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,083.34x = 56,199,159,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,199,159,608.33/271,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,313.22

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