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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,272.61, 374,372.75 and 150,413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,272.61, 374,372.75 and 150,413.86 is: 207,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,272.61 : 374,372.75 = 150,413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,272.61/374,372.75 = 150,413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,272.61x = 374,372.75 × 150,413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,272.61x = 56,310,851,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310,851,250.32/271,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,580.30

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