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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,332.94, 374,439.45 and 150,492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,332.94, 374,439.45 and 150,492.73 is: 207,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,332.94 : 374,439.45 = 150,492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,332.94/374,439.45 = 150,492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,332.94x = 374,439.45 × 150,492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,332.94x = 56,350,414,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,350,414,678.45/271,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,679.96

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