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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,307.27, 373,008.97 and 149,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,307.27, 373,008.97 and 149,441.50 is: 206,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,307.27 : 373,008.97 = 149,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,307.27/373,008.97 = 149,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,307.27x = 373,008.97 × 149,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,307.27x = 55,743,019,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,743,019,990.26/270,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,220.94

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