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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,088.21, 374,103.93 and 150,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,088.21, 374,103.93 and 150,231.49 is: 207,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,088.21 : 374,103.93 = 150,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,088.21/374,103.93 = 150,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,088.21x = 374,103.93 × 150,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,088.21x = 56,202,190,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202,190,446.86/271,088.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,320.67

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