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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,347.12, 374,481.50 and 150,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,347.12, 374,481.50 and 150,527.25 is: 207,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,347.12 : 374,481.50 = 150,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,347.12/374,481.50 = 150,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,347.12x = 374,481.50 × 150,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,347.12x = 56,369,669,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369,669,618.24/271,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,740.07

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