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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,441.52, 373,194.44 and 149,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,441.52, 373,194.44 and 149,575.76 is: 206,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,441.52 : 373,194.44 = 149,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,441.52/373,194.44 = 149,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,441.52x = 373,194.44 × 149,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,441.52x = 55,820,841,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,841,990.77/270,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,406.33

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