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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,969.09, 373,937.07 and 150,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,969.09, 373,937.07 and 150,117.90 is: 207,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,969.09 : 373,937.07 = 150,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,969.09/373,937.07 = 150,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,969.09x = 373,937.07 × 150,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,969.09x = 56,134,647,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134,647,680.55/270,969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,162.55

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