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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,177.03, 372,845.54 and 147,671.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,177.03, 372,845.54 and 147,671.93 is: 203,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,177.03 : 372,845.54 = 147,671.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,177.03/372,845.54 = 147,671.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,177.03x = 372,845.54 × 147,671.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,177.03x = 55,058,821,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058,821,784.99/270,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,787.95

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