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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,717.39, 406,475.27 and 151,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,717.39, 406,475.27 and 151,008.23 is: 226,735.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,717.39 : 406,475.27 = 151,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,717.39/406,475.27 = 151,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,717.39x = 406,475.27 × 151,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,717.39x = 61,381,108,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381,108,274.05/270,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,735.00

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