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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,147.92, 374,184.14 and 150,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,147.92, 374,184.14 and 150,307.40 is: 207,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,147.92 : 374,184.14 = 150,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,147.92/374,184.14 = 150,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,147.92x = 374,184.14 × 150,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,147.92x = 56,242,642,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242,642,582.18/271,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,424.21

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