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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,993.73, 376,753.08 and 150,508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,993.73, 376,753.08 and 150,508.37 is: 207,713.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,993.73 : 376,753.08 = 150,508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,993.73/376,753.08 = 150,508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,993.73x = 376,753.08 × 150,508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,993.73x = 56,704,490,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704,490,643.92/272,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,713.53

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