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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,432.64, 373,185.66 and 147,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,432.64, 373,185.66 and 147,923.02 is: 204,127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,432.64 : 373,185.66 = 147,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,432.64/373,185.66 = 147,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,432.64x = 373,185.66 × 147,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,432.64x = 55,202,749,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202,749,847.89/270,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,127.54

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