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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,455.79, 377,369.06 and 150,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,455.79, 377,369.06 and 150,948.24 is: 208,308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,455.79 : 377,369.06 = 150,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,455.79/377,369.06 = 150,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,455.79x = 377,369.06 × 150,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,455.79x = 56,963,197,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,963,197,274.18/273,455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,308.62

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