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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,296.93, 373,017.56 and 149,446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,296.93, 373,017.56 and 149,446.02 is: 206,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,296.93 : 373,017.56 = 149,446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,296.93/373,017.56 = 149,446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,296.93x = 373,017.56 × 149,446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,296.93x = 55,745,988,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,745,988,984.88/270,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,239.81

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