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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,196.62, 374,251.33 and 150,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,196.62, 374,251.33 and 150,337.60 is: 207,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,196.62 : 374,251.33 = 150,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,196.62/374,251.33 = 150,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,196.62x = 374,251.33 × 150,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,196.62x = 56,264,046,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264,046,749.01/271,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,465.88

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