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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,244.52, 374,316.77 and 150,382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,244.52, 374,316.77 and 150,382.71 is: 207,527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,244.52 : 374,316.77 = 150,382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,244.52/374,316.77 = 150,382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,244.52x = 374,316.77 × 150,382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,244.52x = 56,290,767,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,290,767,647.55/271,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,527.76

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