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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,488.62, 374,653.86 and 150,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,488.62, 374,653.86 and 150,648.32 is: 207,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,488.62 : 374,653.86 = 150,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,488.62/374,653.86 = 150,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,488.62x = 374,653.86 × 150,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,488.62x = 56,440,974,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,440,974,590.52/271,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,894.44

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