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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,990.12, 373,968.96 and 150,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,990.12, 373,968.96 and 150,133.98 is: 207,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,990.12 : 373,968.96 = 150,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,990.12/373,968.96 = 150,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,990.12x = 373,968.96 × 150,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,990.12x = 56,145,448,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,145,448,361.26/270,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,186.33

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