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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,084.59, 374,097.60 and 150,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,084.59, 374,097.60 and 150,227.88 is: 207,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,084.59 : 374,097.60 = 150,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,084.59/374,097.60 = 150,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,084.59x = 374,097.60 × 150,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,084.59x = 56,199,889,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,199,889,361.09/271,084.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,314.95

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