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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,697.62, 374,924.07 and 150,829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,697.62, 374,924.07 and 150,829.49 is: 208,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,697.62 : 374,924.07 = 150,829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,697.62/374,924.07 = 150,829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,697.62x = 374,924.07 × 150,829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,697.62x = 56,549,606,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,549,606,266.82/271,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,134.35

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