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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,483.41, 374,692.10 and 150,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,483.41, 374,692.10 and 150,663.52 is: 207,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,483.41 : 374,692.10 = 150,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,483.41/374,692.10 = 150,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,483.41x = 374,692.10 × 150,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,483.41x = 56,452,430,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,452,430,702.19/271,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,940.63

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