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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,609.88, 374,814.42 and 150,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,609.88, 374,814.42 and 150,748.04 is: 208,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,609.88 : 374,814.42 = 150,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,609.88/374,814.42 = 150,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,609.88x = 374,814.42 × 150,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,609.88x = 56,502,539,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,502,539,178.74/271,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,028.29

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