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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,926.66, 373,862.30 and 150,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,926.66, 373,862.30 and 150,060.78 is: 207,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,926.66 : 373,862.30 = 150,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,926.66/373,862.30 = 150,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,926.66x = 373,862.30 × 150,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,926.66x = 56,102,068,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102,068,350.59/270,926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,074.74

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