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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,336.94, 374,444.97 and 150,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,336.94, 374,444.97 and 150,496.73 is: 207,685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,336.94 : 374,444.97 = 150,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,336.94/374,444.97 = 150,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,336.94x = 374,444.97 × 150,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,336.94x = 56,352,743,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,352,743,549.95/271,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,685.48

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