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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,615.51, 374,822.40 and 150,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,615.51, 374,822.40 and 150,753.25 is: 208,035.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,615.51 : 374,822.40 = 150,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,615.51/374,822.40 = 150,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,615.51x = 374,822.40 × 150,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,615.51x = 56,505,694,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,694,972.80/271,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,035.60

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