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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,152.51, 374,212.88 and 150,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,152.51, 374,212.88 and 150,331.70 is: 207,470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,152.51 : 374,212.88 = 150,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,152.51/374,212.88 = 150,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,152.51x = 374,212.88 × 150,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,152.51x = 56,256,055,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,055,789.57/271,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,470.16

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