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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,609.65, 374,818.48 and 150,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,609.65, 374,818.48 and 150,751.98 is: 208,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,609.65 : 374,818.48 = 150,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,609.65/374,818.48 = 150,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,609.65x = 374,818.48 × 150,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,609.65x = 56,504,628,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,504,628,000.59/271,609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,036.16

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