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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,305.64, 374,394.68 and 150,446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,305.64, 374,394.68 and 150,446.54 is: 207,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,305.64 : 374,394.68 = 150,446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,305.64/374,394.68 = 150,446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,305.64x = 374,394.68 × 150,446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,305.64x = 56,326,383,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,383,448.17/271,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,612.29

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