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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,997.72, 373,954.89 and 150,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,997.72, 373,954.89 and 150,144.10 is: 207,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,997.72 : 373,954.89 = 150,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,997.72/373,954.89 = 150,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,997.72x = 373,954.89 × 150,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,997.72x = 56,147,120,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,147,120,399.65/270,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,186.69

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