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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,735.02, 406,027.80 and 150,644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,735.02, 406,027.80 and 150,644.42 is: 225,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,735.02 : 406,027.80 = 150,644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,735.02/406,027.80 = 150,644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,735.02x = 406,027.80 × 150,644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,735.02x = 61,165,820,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,165,820,404.74/270,735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,925.04

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