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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,404.78, 374,544.60 and 150,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,404.78, 374,544.60 and 150,542.13 is: 207,751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,404.78 : 374,544.60 = 150,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,404.78/374,544.60 = 150,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,404.78x = 374,544.60 × 150,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,404.78x = 56,384,741,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,384,741,864.00/271,404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,751.47

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