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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,480.86, 377,424.51 and 150,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,480.86, 377,424.51 and 150,996.86 is: 208,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,480.86 : 377,424.51 = 150,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,480.86/377,424.51 = 150,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,480.86x = 377,424.51 × 150,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,480.86x = 56,989,915,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,989,915,142.05/273,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,387.22

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