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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,512.96, 374,689.92 and 150,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,512.96, 374,689.92 and 150,654.72 is: 207,904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,512.96 : 374,689.92 = 150,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,512.96/374,689.92 = 150,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,512.96x = 374,689.92 × 150,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,512.96x = 56,448,804,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,448,804,984.42/271,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,904.64

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