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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,698.10, 374,955.48 and 150,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,698.10, 374,955.48 and 150,841.04 is: 208,167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,698.10 : 374,955.48 = 150,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,698.10/374,955.48 = 150,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,698.10x = 374,955.48 × 150,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,698.10x = 56,558,672,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558,672,682.12/271,698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,167.35

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