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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,463.55, 377,379.77 and 150,956.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,463.55, 377,379.77 and 150,956.01 is: 208,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,463.55 : 377,379.77 = 150,956.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,463.55/377,379.77 = 150,956.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,463.55x = 377,379.77 × 150,956.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,463.55x = 56,967,744,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967,744,333.92/273,463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.33

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