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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,362.44, 374,503.10 and 150,542.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,362.44, 374,503.10 and 150,542.61 is: 207,761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,362.44 : 374,503.10 = 150,542.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,362.44/374,503.10 = 150,542.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,362.44x = 374,503.10 × 150,542.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,362.44x = 56,378,674,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378,674,127.09/271,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,761.52

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