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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,526.78, 374,712.95 and 150,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,526.78, 374,712.95 and 150,664.25 is: 207,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,526.78 : 374,712.95 = 150,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,526.78/374,712.95 = 150,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,526.78x = 374,712.95 × 150,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,526.78x = 56,455,845,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455,845,577.04/271,526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,919.99

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