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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,133.44, 372,806.60 and 149,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,133.44, 372,806.60 and 149,298.32 is: 206,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,133.44 : 372,806.60 = 149,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,133.44/372,806.60 = 149,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,133.44x = 372,806.60 × 149,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,133.44x = 55,659,396,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,396,454.39/270,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,044.08

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