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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,362.18, 373,067.25 and 149,487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,362.18, 373,067.25 and 149,487.14 is: 206,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,362.18 : 373,067.25 = 149,487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,362.18/373,067.25 = 149,487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,362.18x = 373,067.25 × 149,487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,362.18x = 55,768,756,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768,756,230.17/270,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,274.25

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