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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,920.09, 373,853.27 and 150,054.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,920.09, 373,853.27 and 150,054.32 is: 207,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,920.09 : 373,853.27 = 150,054.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,920.09/373,853.27 = 150,054.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,920.09x = 373,853.27 × 150,054.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,920.09x = 56,098,299,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,098,299,519.40/270,920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,065.85

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