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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,408.16, 373,161.06 and 149,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,408.16, 373,161.06 and 149,554.52 is: 206,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,408.16 : 373,161.06 = 149,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,408.16/373,161.06 = 149,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,408.16x = 373,161.06 × 149,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,408.16x = 55,807,923,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807,923,210.99/270,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,384.02

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