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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,332.84, 373,044.26 and 149,466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,332.84, 373,044.26 and 149,466.86 is: 206,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,332.84 : 373,044.26 = 149,466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,332.84/373,044.26 = 149,466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,332.84x = 373,044.26 × 149,466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,332.84x = 55,757,753,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,753,435.89/270,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.94

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