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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,335.94, 374,443.59 and 150,495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,335.94, 374,443.59 and 150,495.73 is: 207,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,335.94 : 374,443.59 = 150,495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,335.94/374,443.59 = 150,495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,335.94x = 374,443.59 × 150,495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,335.94x = 56,352,161,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,352,161,049.12/271,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,684.10

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