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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,382.70, 374,552.97 and 150,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,382.70, 374,552.97 and 150,562.92 is: 207,801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,382.70 : 374,552.97 = 150,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,382.70/374,552.97 = 150,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,382.70x = 374,552.97 × 150,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,382.70x = 56,393,788,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,393,788,857.87/271,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,801.71

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