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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,924.84, 373,872.33 and 150,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,924.84, 373,872.33 and 150,065.73 is: 207,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,924.84 : 373,872.33 = 150,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,924.84/373,872.33 = 150,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,924.84x = 373,872.33 × 150,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,924.84x = 56,105,424,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105,424,128.25/270,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,088.52

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