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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,444.92, 374,594.94 and 150,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,444.92, 374,594.94 and 150,588.60 is: 207,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,444.92 : 374,594.94 = 150,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,444.92/374,594.94 = 150,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,444.92x = 374,594.94 × 150,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,444.92x = 56,409,727,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409,727,581.68/271,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,812.80

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