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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,897.84, 373,810.56 and 150,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,897.84, 373,810.56 and 150,035.96 is: 207,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,897.84 : 373,810.56 = 150,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,897.84/373,810.56 = 150,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,897.84x = 373,810.56 × 150,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,897.84x = 56,085,026,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,026,227.74/270,897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,033.86

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