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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,630.62, 374,844.87 and 150,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,630.62, 374,844.87 and 150,773.40 is: 208,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,630.62 : 374,844.87 = 150,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,630.62/374,844.87 = 150,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,630.62x = 374,844.87 × 150,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,630.62x = 56,516,635,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,516,635,522.46/271,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,064.30

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