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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,632.34, 374,812.68 and 150,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,632.34, 374,812.68 and 150,774.54 is: 208,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,632.34 : 374,812.68 = 150,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,632.34/374,812.68 = 150,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,632.34x = 374,812.68 × 150,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,632.34x = 56,512,209,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,209,413.17/271,632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,046.69

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