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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,862.20, 373,790.88 and 150,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,862.20, 373,790.88 and 150,000.84 is: 207,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,862.20 : 373,790.88 = 150,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,862.20/373,790.88 = 150,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,862.20x = 373,790.88 × 150,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,862.20x = 56,068,945,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,068,945,984.34/270,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,001.74

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