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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,713.51, 406,469.44 and 151,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,713.51, 406,469.44 and 151,004.34 is: 226,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,713.51 : 406,469.44 = 151,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,713.51/406,469.44 = 151,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,713.51x = 406,469.44 × 151,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,713.51x = 61,378,646,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,378,646,730.00/270,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,729.16

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