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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,456.29, 377,369.76 and 150,948.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,456.29, 377,369.76 and 150,948.75 is: 208,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,456.29 : 377,369.76 = 150,948.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,456.29/377,369.76 = 150,948.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,456.29x = 377,369.76 × 150,948.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,456.29x = 56,963,490,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,963,490,918.21/273,456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,309.31

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