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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,606.72, 374,834.79 and 150,748.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,606.72, 374,834.79 and 150,748.02 is: 208,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,606.72 : 374,834.79 = 150,748.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,606.72/374,834.79 = 150,748.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,606.72x = 374,834.79 × 150,748.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,606.72x = 56,505,602,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,602,419.62/271,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,041.99

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