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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,195.41, 372,888.98 and 149,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,195.41, 372,888.98 and 149,334.10 is: 206,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,195.41 : 372,888.98 = 149,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,195.41/372,888.98 = 149,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,195.41x = 372,888.98 × 149,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,195.41x = 55,685,038,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685,038,549.33/270,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,091.72

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