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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,364.18, 373,070 and 149,489.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,364.18, 373,070 and 149,489.14 is: 206,277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,364.18 : 373,070 = 149,489.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,364.18/373,070 = 149,489.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,364.18x = 373,070 × 149,489.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,364.18x = 55,769,913,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,769,913,459.80/270,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,277.01

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