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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,146.51, 374,204.59 and 150,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,146.51, 374,204.59 and 150,325.70 is: 207,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,146.51 : 374,204.59 = 150,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,146.51/374,204.59 = 150,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,146.51x = 374,204.59 × 150,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,146.51x = 56,252,564,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,564,688.13/271,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,461.88

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