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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,097.57, 383,775.48 and 150,773.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,097.57, 383,775.48 and 150,773.22 is: 208,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,097.57 : 383,775.48 = 150,773.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,097.57/383,775.48 = 150,773.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,097.57x = 383,775.48 × 150,773.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,097.57x = 57,863,064,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,863,064,876.65/278,097.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,067.50

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