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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,922.99, 406,031.46 and 150,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,922.99, 406,031.46 and 150,975.16 is: 226,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,922.99 : 406,031.46 = 150,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,922.99/406,031.46 = 150,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,922.99x = 406,031.46 × 150,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,922.99x = 61,300,664,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300,664,638.53/270,922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,266.01

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