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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,409.28, 374,550.81 and 150,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,409.28, 374,550.81 and 150,546.63 is: 207,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,409.28 : 374,550.81 = 150,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,409.28/374,550.81 = 150,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,409.28x = 374,550.81 × 150,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,409.28x = 56,387,362,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,387,362,209.27/271,409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,757.68

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