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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,927.84, 373,876.47 and 150,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,927.84, 373,876.47 and 150,068.73 is: 207,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,927.84 : 373,876.47 = 150,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,927.84/373,876.47 = 150,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,927.84x = 373,876.47 × 150,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,927.84x = 56,107,167,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,107,167,029.78/270,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,092.66

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