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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,164.58, 374,225.14 and 150,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,164.58, 374,225.14 and 150,310.96 is: 207,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,164.58 : 374,225.14 = 150,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,164.58/374,225.14 = 150,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,164.58x = 374,225.14 × 150,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,164.58x = 56,250,141,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,250,141,077.10/271,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,439.11

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