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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,732.14, 374,983.22 and 150,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,732.14, 374,983.22 and 150,870.32 is: 208,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,732.14 : 374,983.22 = 150,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,732.14/374,983.22 = 150,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,732.14x = 374,983.22 × 150,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,732.14x = 56,573,837,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,837,455.83/271,732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,197.08

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