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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,651.92, 374,882.92 and 150,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,651.92, 374,882.92 and 150,795.60 is: 208,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,651.92 : 374,882.92 = 150,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,651.92/374,882.92 = 150,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,651.92x = 374,882.92 × 150,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,651.92x = 56,530,694,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,530,694,851.15/271,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,099.74

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