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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,414.78, 374,558.40 and 150,552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,414.78, 374,558.40 and 150,552.14 is: 207,765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,414.78 : 374,558.40 = 150,552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,414.78/374,558.40 = 150,552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,414.78x = 374,558.40 × 150,552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,414.78x = 56,390,568,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,390,568,674.98/271,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,765.28

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