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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,332.91, 373,033.10 and 149,457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,332.91, 373,033.10 and 149,457.65 is: 206,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,332.91 : 373,033.10 = 149,457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,332.91/373,033.10 = 149,457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,332.91x = 373,033.10 × 149,457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,332.91x = 55,752,647,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,647,885.76/270,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.00

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