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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,195.70, 374,224.91 and 150,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,195.70, 374,224.91 and 150,326.71 is: 207,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,195.70 : 374,224.91 = 150,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,195.70/374,224.91 = 150,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,195.70x = 374,224.91 × 150,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,195.70x = 56,255,999,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255,999,520.35/271,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,436.92

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