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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,293.04, 373,005.54 and 149,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,293.04, 373,005.54 and 149,433.48 is: 206,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,293.04 : 373,005.54 = 149,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,293.04/373,005.54 = 149,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,293.04x = 373,005.54 × 149,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,293.04x = 55,739,515,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,739,515,901.48/270,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,218.84

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