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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,239.02, 374,309.18 and 150,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,239.02, 374,309.18 and 150,377.20 is: 207,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,239.02 : 374,309.18 = 150,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,239.02/374,309.18 = 150,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,239.02x = 374,309.18 × 150,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,239.02x = 56,287,564,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287,564,735.04/271,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,520.16

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