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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,120.73, 374,146.63 and 150,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,120.73, 374,146.63 and 150,269.81 is: 207,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,120.73 : 374,146.63 = 150,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,120.73/374,146.63 = 150,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,120.73x = 374,146.63 × 150,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,120.73x = 56,222,940,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222,940,755.83/271,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,372.35

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