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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,675.81, 405,939.33 and 150,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,675.81, 405,939.33 and 150,584.76 is: 225,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,675.81 : 405,939.33 = 150,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,675.81/405,939.33 = 150,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,675.81x = 405,939.33 × 150,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,675.81x = 61,128,276,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128,276,582.61/270,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,835.76

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