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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,507.65, 374,674.83 and 150,646.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,507.65, 374,674.83 and 150,646.33 is: 207,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,507.65 : 374,674.83 = 150,646.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,507.65/374,674.83 = 150,646.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,507.65x = 374,674.83 × 150,646.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,507.65x = 56,443,388,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,443,388,082.87/271,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,888.76

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