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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,887.40, 373,841.46 and 150,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,887.40, 373,841.46 and 150,022.44 is: 207,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,887.40 : 373,841.46 = 150,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,887.40/373,841.46 = 150,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,887.40x = 373,841.46 × 150,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,887.40x = 56,084,608,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,084,608,002.36/270,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,040.30

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