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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,615.86, 374,799.49 and 150,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,615.86, 374,799.49 and 150,762.24 is: 208,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,615.86 : 374,799.49 = 150,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,615.86/374,799.49 = 150,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,615.86x = 374,799.49 × 150,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,615.86x = 56,505,610,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,610,286.35/271,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,035.02

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