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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,296.57, 373,010.73 and 147,789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,296.57, 373,010.73 and 147,789.34 is: 203,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,296.57 : 373,010.73 = 147,789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,296.57/373,010.73 = 147,789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,296.57x = 373,010.73 × 147,789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,296.57x = 55,127,007,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,007,734.56/270,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,950.08

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