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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,118.76, 374,143.94 and 150,267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,118.76, 374,143.94 and 150,267.86 is: 207,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,118.76 : 374,143.94 = 150,267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,118.76/374,143.94 = 150,267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,118.76x = 374,143.94 × 150,267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,118.76x = 56,221,806,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,806,573.71/271,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,369.67

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