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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,437.28, 373,158.84 and 149,554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,437.28, 373,158.84 and 149,554.95 is: 206,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,437.28 : 373,158.84 = 149,554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,437.28/373,158.84 = 149,554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,437.28x = 373,158.84 × 149,554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,437.28x = 55,807,751,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807,751,658.26/270,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,361.16

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