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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,259.16, 377,097.96 and 150,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,259.16, 377,097.96 and 150,748.76 is: 208,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,259.16 : 377,097.96 = 150,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,259.16/377,097.96 = 150,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,259.16x = 377,097.96 × 150,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,259.16x = 56,847,049,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847,049,868.53/273,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,033.46

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