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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,010.62, 372,613.14 and 149,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,010.62, 372,613.14 and 149,160.24 is: 205,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,010.62 : 372,613.14 = 149,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,010.62/372,613.14 = 149,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,010.62x = 372,613.14 × 149,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,010.62x = 55,579,065,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579,065,389.55/270,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,840.29

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