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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,893.44, 373,812.60 and 156,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,893.44, 373,812.60 and 156,090.52 is: 215,393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,893.44 : 373,812.60 = 156,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,893.44/373,812.60 = 156,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,893.44x = 373,812.60 × 156,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,893.44x = 58,348,603,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,348,603,116.55/270,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,393.19

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