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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,482.54, 374,645.95 and 150,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,482.54, 374,645.95 and 150,623.54 is: 207,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,482.54 : 374,645.95 = 150,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,482.54/374,645.95 = 150,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,482.54x = 374,645.95 × 150,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,482.54x = 56,430,499,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,430,499,764.90/271,482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,860.51

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