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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,325.86, 373,043.07 and 149,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,325.86, 373,043.07 and 149,464.04 is: 206,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,325.86 : 373,043.07 = 149,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,325.86/373,043.07 = 149,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,325.86x = 373,043.07 × 149,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,325.86x = 55,756,522,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,522,470.99/270,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,256.71

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