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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,954.78, 373,912.70 and 150,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,954.78, 373,912.70 and 150,095.69 is: 207,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,954.78 : 373,912.70 = 150,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,954.78/373,912.70 = 150,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,954.78x = 373,912.70 × 150,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,954.78x = 56,122,683,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,683,488.39/270,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,129.34

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