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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,334.72, 373,045.89 and 149,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,334.72, 373,045.89 and 149,466.52 is: 206,254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,334.72 : 373,045.89 = 149,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,334.72/373,045.89 = 149,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,334.72x = 373,045.89 × 149,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,334.72x = 55,757,871,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,871,164.66/270,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,254.94

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