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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,023.63, 372,632.60 and 150,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,023.63, 372,632.60 and 150,791.63 is: 208,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,023.63 : 372,632.60 = 150,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,023.63/372,632.60 = 150,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,023.63x = 372,632.60 × 150,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,023.63x = 56,189,875,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189,875,658.95/270,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,092.44

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