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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,334.97, 373,046.23 and 149,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,334.97, 373,046.23 and 149,466.77 is: 206,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,334.97 : 373,046.23 = 149,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,334.97/373,046.23 = 149,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,334.97x = 373,046.23 × 149,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,334.97x = 55,758,016,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,016,365.06/270,334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.28

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