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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,956.72, 373,915.37 and 150,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,956.72, 373,915.37 and 150,097.63 is: 207,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,956.72 : 373,915.37 = 150,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,956.72/373,915.37 = 150,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,956.72x = 373,915.37 × 150,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,956.72x = 56,123,810,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,810,857.57/270,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,132.01

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