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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,958.14, 376,684.70 and 150,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,958.14, 376,684.70 and 150,443.80 is: 207,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,958.14 : 376,684.70 = 150,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,958.14/376,684.70 = 150,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,958.14x = 376,684.70 × 150,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,958.14x = 56,669,877,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669,877,669.86/272,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,613.80

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