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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,341.96, 374,438.88 and 150,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,341.96, 374,438.88 and 150,473.76 is: 207,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,341.96 : 374,438.88 = 150,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,341.96/374,438.88 = 150,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,341.96x = 374,438.88 × 150,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,341.96x = 56,343,226,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343,226,163.79/271,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,646.57

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