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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,090.51, 374,105.84 and 150,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,090.51, 374,105.84 and 150,233.84 is: 207,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,090.51 : 374,105.84 = 150,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,090.51/374,105.84 = 150,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,090.51x = 374,105.84 × 150,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,090.51x = 56,203,356,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,356,158.46/271,090.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,323.22

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