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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,624.86, 374,824.53 and 150,760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,624.86, 374,824.53 and 150,760.26 is: 208,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,624.86 : 374,824.53 = 150,760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,624.86/374,824.53 = 150,760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,624.86x = 374,824.53 × 150,760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,624.86x = 56,508,643,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508,643,597.18/271,624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,039.29

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