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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,026.75, 372,636.92 and 150,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,026.75, 372,636.92 and 150,794.75 is: 208,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,026.75 : 372,636.92 = 150,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,026.75/372,636.92 = 150,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,026.75x = 372,636.92 × 150,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,026.75x = 56,191,691,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191,691,192.17/270,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,096.76

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