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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,225.21, 374,299.62 and 150,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,225.21, 374,299.62 and 150,377.74 is: 207,526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,225.21 : 374,299.62 = 150,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,225.21/374,299.62 = 150,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,225.21x = 374,299.62 × 150,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,225.21x = 56,286,330,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,286,330,938.46/271,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,526.18

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