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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,029.64, 372,640.86 and 150,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,029.64, 372,640.86 and 150,797.64 is: 208,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,029.64 : 372,640.86 = 150,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,029.64/372,640.86 = 150,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,029.64x = 372,640.86 × 150,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,029.64x = 56,193,362,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,193,362,255.57/270,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,100.72

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