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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,218.29, 374,303.34 and 150,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,218.29, 374,303.34 and 150,397.46 is: 207,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,218.29 : 374,303.34 = 150,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,218.29/374,303.34 = 150,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,218.29x = 374,303.34 × 150,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,218.29x = 56,294,271,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294,271,605.52/271,218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,560.75

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