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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,335.52, 373,047.05 and 149,467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,335.52, 373,047.05 and 149,467.32 is: 206,256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,335.52 : 373,047.05 = 149,467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,335.52/373,047.05 = 149,467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,335.52x = 373,047.05 × 149,467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,335.52x = 55,758,343,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,343,171.07/270,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,256.07

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