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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,206.54, 374,230.44 and 150,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,206.54, 374,230.44 and 150,346.74 is: 207,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,206.54 : 374,230.44 = 150,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,206.54/374,230.44 = 150,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,206.54x = 374,230.44 × 150,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,206.54x = 56,264,326,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264,326,662.77/271,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,459.33

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