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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,347.42, 374,481.84 and 150,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,347.42, 374,481.84 and 150,527.66 is: 207,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,347.42 : 374,481.84 = 150,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,347.42/374,481.84 = 150,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,347.42x = 374,481.84 × 150,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,347.42x = 56,369,875,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369,875,087.69/271,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,740.60

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