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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,994.09, 373,971.57 and 150,142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,994.09, 373,971.57 and 150,142.90 is: 207,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,994.09 : 373,971.57 = 150,142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,994.09/373,971.57 = 150,142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,994.09x = 373,971.57 × 150,142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,994.09x = 56,149,174,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149,174,167.50/270,994.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,197.05

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