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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,165.58, 374,226.52 and 150,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,165.58, 374,226.52 and 150,311.96 is: 207,440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,165.58 : 374,226.52 = 150,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,165.58/374,226.52 = 150,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,165.58x = 374,226.52 × 150,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,165.58x = 56,250,721,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,250,721,705.18/271,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,440.49

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