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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,927.34, 373,875.78 and 150,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,927.34, 373,875.78 and 150,068.23 is: 207,091.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,927.34 : 373,875.78 = 150,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,927.34/373,875.78 = 150,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,927.34x = 373,875.78 × 150,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,927.34x = 56,106,876,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,106,876,544.47/270,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,091.97

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