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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,888.40, 373,842.84 and 150,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,888.40, 373,842.84 and 150,023.44 is: 207,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,888.40 : 373,842.84 = 150,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,888.40/373,842.84 = 150,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,888.40x = 373,842.84 × 150,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,888.40x = 56,085,188,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,188,876.17/270,888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,041.68

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