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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,408.27, 377,303.85 and 150,897.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,408.27, 377,303.85 and 150,897.81 is: 208,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,408.27 : 377,303.85 = 150,897.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,408.27/377,303.85 = 150,897.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,408.27x = 377,303.85 × 150,897.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,408.27x = 56,934,324,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,934,324,669.57/273,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,239.22

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