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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,696.62, 374,922.69 and 150,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,696.62, 374,922.69 and 150,828.49 is: 208,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,696.62 : 374,922.69 = 150,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,696.62/374,922.69 = 150,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,696.62x = 374,922.69 × 150,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,696.62x = 56,549,021,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,549,021,841.95/271,696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,132.96

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