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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,934.68, 373,892.86 and 150,077.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,934.68, 373,892.86 and 150,077.82 is: 207,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,934.68 : 373,892.86 = 150,077.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,934.68/373,892.86 = 150,077.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,934.68x = 373,892.86 × 150,077.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,934.68x = 56,113,025,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,025,342.37/270,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,109.05

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