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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,365.52, 374,507.40 and 150,545.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,365.52, 374,507.40 and 150,545.71 is: 207,765.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,365.52 : 374,507.40 = 150,545.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,365.52/374,507.40 = 150,545.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,365.52x = 374,507.40 × 150,545.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,365.52x = 56,380,482,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,482,433.25/271,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,765.83

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