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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,480.36, 377,423.81 and 150,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,480.36, 377,423.81 and 150,996.36 is: 208,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,480.36 : 377,423.81 = 150,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,480.36/377,423.81 = 150,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,480.36x = 377,423.81 × 150,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,480.36x = 56,989,621,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,989,621,864.82/273,480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,386.52

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