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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,325.61, 374,404.77 and 150,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,325.61, 374,404.77 and 150,466.50 is: 207,630.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,325.61 : 374,404.77 = 150,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,325.61/374,404.77 = 150,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,325.61x = 374,404.77 × 150,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,325.61x = 56,335,375,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,335,375,325.21/271,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,630.14

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