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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,903.30, 373,849.73 and 150,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,903.30, 373,849.73 and 150,046.71 is: 207,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,903.30 : 373,849.73 = 150,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,903.30/373,849.73 = 150,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,903.30x = 373,849.73 × 150,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,903.30x = 56,094,922,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,094,922,020.89/270,903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,066.22

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