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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,202.76, 374,282.17 and 150,381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,202.76, 374,282.17 and 150,381.95 is: 207,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,202.76 : 374,282.17 = 150,381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,202.76/374,282.17 = 150,381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,202.76x = 374,282.17 × 150,381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,202.76x = 56,285,280,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,280,327.47/271,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,539.48

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