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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,923.66, 373,858.17 and 150,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,923.66, 373,858.17 and 150,057.76 is: 207,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,923.66 : 373,858.17 = 150,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,923.66/373,858.17 = 150,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,923.66x = 373,858.17 × 150,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,923.66x = 56,100,319,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,100,319,547.90/270,923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,070.58

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