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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,662.52, 374,875.52 and 150,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,662.52, 374,875.52 and 150,794.30 is: 208,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,662.52 : 374,875.52 = 150,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,662.52/374,875.52 = 150,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,662.52x = 374,875.52 × 150,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,662.52x = 56,529,091,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,529,091,625.54/271,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,085.72

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