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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,411.85, 373,157.08 and 147,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,411.85, 373,157.08 and 147,902.25 is: 204,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,411.85 : 373,157.08 = 147,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,411.85/373,157.08 = 147,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,411.85x = 373,157.08 × 147,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,411.85x = 55,190,772,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190,772,765.01/270,411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,098.94

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