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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,197.04, 372,891.22 and 149,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,197.04, 372,891.22 and 149,335.73 is: 206,093.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,197.04 : 372,891.22 = 149,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,197.04/372,891.22 = 149,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,197.04x = 372,891.22 × 149,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,197.04x = 55,685,980,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685,980,684.83/270,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,093.97

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