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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,348.42, 373,076.93 and 149,487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,348.42, 373,076.93 and 149,487.05 is: 206,289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,348.42 : 373,076.93 = 149,487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,348.42/373,076.93 = 149,487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,348.42x = 373,076.93 × 149,487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,348.42x = 55,770,167,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,770,167,075.94/270,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,289.97

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