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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,176.56, 374,184.36 and 150,317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,176.56, 374,184.36 and 150,317.82 is: 207,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,176.56 : 374,184.36 = 150,317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,176.56/374,184.36 = 150,317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,176.56x = 374,184.36 × 150,317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,176.56x = 56,246,577,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,577,273.30/271,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,416.81

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