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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,187.88, 374,199.86 and 150,329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,187.88, 374,199.86 and 150,329.07 is: 207,432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,187.88 : 374,199.86 = 150,329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,187.88/374,199.86 = 150,329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,187.88x = 374,199.86 × 150,329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,187.88x = 56,253,116,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253,116,196.28/271,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,432.27

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