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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,329.72, 374,435.97 and 150,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,329.72, 374,435.97 and 150,482.16 is: 207,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,329.72 : 374,435.97 = 150,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,329.72/374,435.97 = 150,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,329.72x = 374,435.97 × 150,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,329.72x = 56,345,933,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345,933,547.30/271,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,665.91

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