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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.59, 373,034.05 and 149,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.59, 373,034.05 and 149,458.33 is: 206,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.59 : 373,034.05 = 149,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.59/373,034.05 = 149,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.59x = 373,034.05 × 149,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.59x = 55,753,044,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753,044,280.97/270,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.95

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