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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,323, 374,425.74 and 152,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,323, 374,425.74 and 152,091 is: 209,885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,323 : 374,425.74 = 152,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,323/374,425.74 = 152,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,323x = 374,425.74 × 152,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,323x = 56,946,785,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946,785,222.34/271,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,885.58

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