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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,813.92, 373,765.39 and 154,527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,813.92, 373,765.39 and 154,527.62 is: 213,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,813.92 : 373,765.39 = 154,527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,813.92/373,765.39 = 154,527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,813.92x = 373,765.39 × 154,527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,813.92x = 57,757,073,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757,073,899.93/270,813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,272.18

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