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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,603.52, 374,807.22 and 150,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,603.52, 374,807.22 and 150,737.72 is: 208,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,603.52 : 374,807.22 = 150,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,603.52/374,807.22 = 150,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,603.52x = 374,807.22 × 150,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,603.52x = 56,497,585,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497,585,782.34/271,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,014.92

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