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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,344.77, 374,478.78 and 150,524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,344.77, 374,478.78 and 150,524.99 is: 207,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,344.77 : 374,478.78 = 150,524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,344.77/374,478.78 = 150,524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,344.77x = 374,478.78 × 150,524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,344.77x = 56,368,412,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,412,742.32/271,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,737.24

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