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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,447.76, 374,598.35 and 150,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,447.76, 374,598.35 and 150,589.04 is: 207,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,447.76 : 374,598.35 = 150,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,447.76/374,598.35 = 150,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,447.76x = 374,598.35 × 150,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,447.76x = 56,410,406,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410,406,660.34/271,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,813.13

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