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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,112.59, 374,135.34 and 150,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,112.59, 374,135.34 and 150,272.02 is: 207,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,112.59 : 374,135.34 = 150,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,112.59/374,135.34 = 150,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,112.59x = 374,135.34 × 150,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,112.59x = 56,222,073,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222,073,295.19/271,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,375.37

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