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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,922.59, 373,872.78 and 150,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,922.59, 373,872.78 and 150,063.84 is: 207,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,922.59 : 373,872.78 = 150,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,922.59/373,872.78 = 150,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,922.59x = 373,872.78 × 150,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,922.59x = 56,104,785,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,104,785,038.28/270,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,087.88

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