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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,145.22, 374,202.78 and 150,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,145.22, 374,202.78 and 150,324.36 is: 207,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,145.22 : 374,202.78 = 150,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,145.22/374,202.78 = 150,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,145.22x = 374,202.78 × 150,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,145.22x = 56,251,793,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,251,793,413.72/271,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,460.02

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