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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,404.81, 374,493.78 and 150,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,404.81, 374,493.78 and 150,526.89 is: 207,702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,404.81 : 374,493.78 = 150,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,404.81/374,493.78 = 150,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,404.81x = 374,493.78 × 150,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,404.81x = 56,371,384,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371,384,027.74/271,404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,702.23

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