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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,230.48, 372,914.01 and 149,369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,230.48, 372,914.01 and 149,369.10 is: 206,127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,230.48 : 372,914.01 = 149,369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,230.48/372,914.01 = 149,369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,230.48x = 372,914.01 × 149,369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,230.48x = 55,701,828,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701,828,652.66/270,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,127.11

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