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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,126.59, 374,145.06 and 150,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,126.59, 374,145.06 and 150,279.09 is: 207,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,126.59 : 374,145.06 = 150,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,126.59/374,145.06 = 150,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,126.59x = 374,145.06 × 150,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,126.59x = 56,226,179,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,179,144.80/271,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,379.80

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