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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,444.09, 373,187.76 and 149,582.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,444.09, 373,187.76 and 149,582.78 is: 206,410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,444.09 : 373,187.76 = 149,582.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,444.09/373,187.76 = 149,582.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,444.09x = 373,187.76 × 149,582.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,444.09x = 55,822,461,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,822,461,575.35/270,444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,410.36

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