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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,337.59, 373,050.81 and 149,471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,337.59, 373,050.81 and 149,471.61 is: 206,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,337.59 : 373,050.81 = 149,471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,337.59/373,050.81 = 149,471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,337.59x = 373,050.81 × 149,471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,337.59x = 55,760,505,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,760,505,182.50/270,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,262.49

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