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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,956.84, 373,915.55 and 150,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,956.84, 373,915.55 and 150,097.76 is: 207,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,956.84 : 373,915.55 = 150,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,956.84/373,915.55 = 150,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,956.84x = 373,915.55 × 150,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,956.84x = 56,123,883,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,883,864.10/270,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,132.19

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