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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,563.66, 374,746.77 and 150,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,563.66, 374,746.77 and 150,710.04 is: 207,973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,563.66 : 374,746.77 = 150,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,563.66/374,746.77 = 150,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,563.66x = 374,746.77 × 150,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,563.66x = 56,478,100,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,478,100,696.57/271,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,973.71

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