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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.43, 373,067.99 and 147,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.43, 373,067.99 and 147,833.01 is: 204,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.43 : 373,067.99 = 147,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.43/373,067.99 = 147,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.43x = 373,067.99 × 147,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.43x = 55,151,763,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,151,763,896.35/270,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,013.85

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