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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.44, 374,994.20 and 150,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.44, 374,994.20 and 150,867.74 is: 208,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.44 : 374,994.20 = 150,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.44/374,994.20 = 150,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.44x = 374,994.20 × 150,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.44x = 56,574,527,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,527,467.11/271,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,203.98

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