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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,337.44, 374,445.66 and 150,497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,337.44, 374,445.66 and 150,497.23 is: 207,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,337.44 : 374,445.66 = 150,497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,337.44/374,445.66 = 150,497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,337.44x = 374,445.66 × 150,497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,337.44x = 56,353,034,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,353,034,615.52/271,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,686.17

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