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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,448.94, 374,599.98 and 150,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,448.94, 374,599.98 and 150,590.24 is: 207,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,448.94 : 374,599.98 = 150,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,448.94/374,599.98 = 150,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,448.94x = 374,599.98 × 150,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,448.94x = 56,411,099,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411,099,019.20/271,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,814.77

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