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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,878.34, 373,783.68 and 150,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,878.34, 373,783.68 and 150,016.44 is: 207,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,878.34 : 373,783.68 = 150,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,878.34/373,783.68 = 150,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,878.34x = 373,783.68 × 150,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,878.34x = 56,073,697,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073,697,003.70/270,878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,006.94

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