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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,607.65, 374,815.72 and 150,749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,607.65, 374,815.72 and 150,749.98 is: 208,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,607.65 : 374,815.72 = 150,749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,607.65/374,815.72 = 150,749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,607.65x = 374,815.72 × 150,749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,607.65x = 56,503,461,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,503,461,545.08/271,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,033.40

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