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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,607.02, 374,812.05 and 150,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,607.02, 374,812.05 and 150,741.22 is: 208,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,607.02 : 374,812.05 = 150,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,607.02/374,812.05 = 150,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,607.02x = 374,812.05 × 150,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,607.02x = 56,499,625,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,499,625,687.70/271,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,019.75

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