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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,350.92, 373,080.37 and 149,489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,350.92, 373,080.37 and 149,489.55 is: 206,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,350.92 : 373,080.37 = 149,489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,350.92/373,080.37 = 149,489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,350.92x = 373,080.37 × 149,489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,350.92x = 55,771,616,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,771,616,625.13/270,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,293.42

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