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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,328.84, 373,044.46 and 147,824.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,328.84, 373,044.46 and 147,824.18 is: 203,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,328.84 : 373,044.46 = 147,824.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,328.84/373,044.46 = 147,824.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,328.84x = 373,044.46 × 147,824.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,328.84x = 55,144,991,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,144,991,966.09/270,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,992.27

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