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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,335.72, 374,444.25 and 150,488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,335.72, 374,444.25 and 150,488.16 is: 207,674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,335.72 : 374,444.25 = 150,488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,335.72/374,444.25 = 150,488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,335.72x = 374,444.25 × 150,488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,335.72x = 56,349,426,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,349,426,205.08/271,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,674.19

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