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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,403.16, 373,154.18 and 149,549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,403.16, 373,154.18 and 149,549.54 is: 206,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,403.16 : 373,154.18 = 149,549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,403.16/373,154.18 = 149,549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,403.16x = 373,154.18 × 149,549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,403.16x = 55,805,033,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805,033,354.56/270,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,377.15

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