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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,130.58, 374,159.90 and 150,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,130.58, 374,159.90 and 150,272.10 is: 207,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,130.58 : 374,159.90 = 150,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,130.58/374,159.90 = 150,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,130.58x = 374,159.90 × 150,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,130.58x = 56,225,793,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,793,908.79/271,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,375.33

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