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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,334.63, 374,441.78 and 150,494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,334.63, 374,441.78 and 150,494.42 is: 207,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,334.63 : 374,441.78 = 150,494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,334.63/374,441.78 = 150,494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,334.63x = 374,441.78 × 150,494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,334.63x = 56,351,397,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351,397,008.89/271,334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,682.29

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