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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,904.30, 373,851.11 and 150,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,904.30, 373,851.11 and 150,047.71 is: 207,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,904.30 : 373,851.11 = 150,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,904.30/373,851.11 = 150,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,904.30x = 373,851.11 × 150,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,904.30x = 56,095,502,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,095,502,936.46/270,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,067.60

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