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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.79, 373,045.56 and 149,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.79, 373,045.56 and 149,467.82 is: 206,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.79 : 373,045.56 = 149,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.79/373,045.56 = 149,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.79x = 373,045.56 × 149,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.79x = 55,758,305,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,305,587.07/270,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,257.25

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