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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,326.51, 373,035.51 and 149,460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,326.51, 373,035.51 and 149,460.74 is: 206,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,326.51 : 373,035.51 = 149,460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,326.51/373,035.51 = 149,460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,326.51x = 373,035.51 × 149,460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,326.51x = 55,754,161,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,754,161,505.70/270,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,247.48

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