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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,163.28, 374,217.84 and 150,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,163.28, 374,217.84 and 150,307.20 is: 207,430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,163.28 : 374,217.84 = 150,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,163.28/374,217.84 = 150,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,163.28x = 374,217.84 × 150,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,163.28x = 56,247,635,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,635,720.45/271,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,430.87

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