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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,669.92, 374,897.46 and 150,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,669.92, 374,897.46 and 150,808.08 is: 208,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,669.92 : 374,897.46 = 150,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,669.92/374,897.46 = 150,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,669.92x = 374,897.46 × 150,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,669.92x = 56,537,566,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,537,566,139.48/271,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,111.25

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