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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,276.72, 374,346.78 and 150,410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,276.72, 374,346.78 and 150,410.92 is: 207,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,276.72 : 374,346.78 = 150,410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,276.72/374,346.78 = 150,410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,276.72x = 374,346.78 × 150,410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,276.72x = 56,305,843,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305,843,578.84/271,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,558.70

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