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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,677.93, 374,896.73 and 150,809.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,677.93, 374,896.73 and 150,809.66 is: 208,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,677.93 : 374,896.73 = 150,809.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,677.93/374,896.73 = 150,809.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,677.93x = 374,896.73 × 150,809.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,677.93x = 56,538,049,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,538,049,700.68/271,677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,106.89

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