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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,114.83, 374,138.46 and 150,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,114.83, 374,138.46 and 150,274.27 is: 207,378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,114.83 : 374,138.46 = 150,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,114.83/374,138.46 = 150,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,114.83x = 374,138.46 × 150,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,114.83x = 56,223,383,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,383,955.42/271,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,378.49

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