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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,336.52, 373,048.43 and 149,468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,336.52, 373,048.43 and 149,468.32 is: 206,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,336.52 : 373,048.43 = 149,468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,336.52/373,048.43 = 149,468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,336.52x = 373,048.43 × 149,468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,336.52x = 55,758,922,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,922,110.74/270,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,257.45

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