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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,325.01, 373,041.92 and 149,463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,325.01, 373,041.92 and 149,463.23 is: 206,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,325.01 : 373,041.92 = 149,463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,325.01/373,041.92 = 149,463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,325.01x = 373,041.92 × 149,463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,325.01x = 55,756,048,797.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,048,797.05/270,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.60

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