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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,367.88, 373,110.09 and 149,517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,367.88, 373,110.09 and 149,517.35 is: 206,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,367.88 : 373,110.09 = 149,517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,367.88/373,110.09 = 149,517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,367.88x = 373,110.09 × 149,517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,367.88x = 55,786,431,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,786,431,915.06/270,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,335.28

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