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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,174.56, 374,181.60 and 150,315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,174.56, 374,181.60 and 150,315.81 is: 207,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,174.56 : 374,181.60 = 150,315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,174.56/374,181.60 = 150,315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,174.56x = 374,181.60 × 150,315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,174.56x = 56,245,410,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245,410,291.10/271,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,414.04

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