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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,112.31, 374,134.98 and 150,271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,112.31, 374,134.98 and 150,271.77 is: 207,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,112.31 : 374,134.98 = 150,271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,112.31/374,134.98 = 150,271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,112.31x = 374,134.98 × 150,271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,112.31x = 56,221,925,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,925,663.51/271,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,375.04

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