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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,335.85, 373,047.44 and 149,467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,335.85, 373,047.44 and 149,467.65 is: 206,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,335.85 : 373,047.44 = 149,467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,335.85/373,047.44 = 149,467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,335.85x = 373,047.44 × 149,467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,335.85x = 55,758,522,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,522,330.08/270,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,256.49

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