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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,242.02, 374,313.32 and 150,380.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,242.02, 374,313.32 and 150,380.21 is: 207,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,242.02 : 374,313.32 = 150,380.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,242.02/374,313.32 = 150,380.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,242.02x = 374,313.32 × 150,380.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,242.02x = 56,289,313,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,289,313,043.93/271,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,524.31

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