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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,976.77, 373,969.04 and 150,129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,976.77, 373,969.04 and 150,129.23 is: 207,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,976.77 : 373,969.04 = 150,129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,976.77/373,969.04 = 150,129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,976.77x = 373,969.04 × 150,129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,976.77x = 56,143,681,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143,681,398.55/270,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,190.02

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