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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,399.67, 374,576.36 and 150,579.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,399.67, 374,576.36 and 150,579.89 is: 207,825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,399.67 : 374,576.36 = 150,579.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,399.67/374,576.36 = 150,579.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,399.67x = 374,576.36 × 150,579.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,399.67x = 56,403,666,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403,666,332.50/271,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,825.11

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