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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,369.50, 373,112.26 and 149,518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,369.50, 373,112.26 and 149,518.91 is: 206,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,369.50 : 373,112.26 = 149,518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,369.50/373,112.26 = 149,518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,369.50x = 373,112.26 × 149,518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,369.50x = 55,787,338,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,787,338,981.82/270,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,337.40

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