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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.22, 373,035.30 and 149,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.22, 373,035.30 and 149,461.62 is: 206,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.22 : 373,035.30 = 149,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.22/373,035.30 = 149,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.22x = 373,035.30 × 149,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.22x = 55,754,460,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,754,460,255.19/270,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.67

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