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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,607.99, 374,788.62 and 150,754.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,607.99, 374,788.62 and 150,754.37 is: 208,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,607.99 : 374,788.62 = 150,754.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,607.99/374,788.62 = 150,754.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,607.99x = 374,788.62 × 150,754.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,607.99x = 56,501,020,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,501,020,417.33/271,607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,024.15

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