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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,504.76, 374,670.82 and 150,643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,504.76, 374,670.82 and 150,643.44 is: 207,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,504.76 : 374,670.82 = 150,643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,504.76/374,670.82 = 150,643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,504.76x = 374,670.82 × 150,643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,504.76x = 56,441,701,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,441,701,192.42/271,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,884.76

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