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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,617.52, 374,826.54 and 150,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,617.52, 374,826.54 and 150,751.72 is: 208,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,617.52 : 374,826.54 = 150,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,617.52/374,826.54 = 150,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,617.52x = 374,826.54 × 150,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,617.52x = 56,505,745,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,745,606.65/271,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,034.24

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