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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,956.34, 373,915.85 and 150,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,956.34, 373,915.85 and 150,097.46 is: 207,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,956.34 : 373,915.85 = 150,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,956.34/373,915.85 = 150,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,956.34x = 373,915.85 × 150,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,956.34x = 56,123,816,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,816,718.67/270,956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,132.33

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