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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,148.92, 374,185.52 and 150,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,148.92, 374,185.52 and 150,308.40 is: 207,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,148.92 : 374,185.52 = 150,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,148.92/374,185.52 = 150,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,148.92x = 374,185.52 × 150,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,148.92x = 56,243,226,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243,226,814.37/271,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,425.60

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