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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,332.48, 373,043.75 and 149,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,332.48, 373,043.75 and 149,466.51 is: 206,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,332.48 : 373,043.75 = 149,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,332.48/373,043.75 = 149,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,332.48x = 373,043.75 × 149,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,332.48x = 55,757,547,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,547,763.48/270,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.45

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