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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,514.27, 374,683.97 and 150,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,514.27, 374,683.97 and 150,652.96 is: 207,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,514.27 : 374,683.97 = 150,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,514.27/374,683.97 = 150,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,514.27x = 374,683.97 × 150,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,514.27x = 56,447,248,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,447,248,584.97/271,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,897.91

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