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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,444.47, 373,188.28 and 149,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,444.47, 373,188.28 and 149,583.16 is: 206,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,444.47 : 373,188.28 = 149,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,444.47/373,188.28 = 149,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,444.47x = 373,188.28 × 149,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,444.47x = 55,822,680,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,822,680,890.44/270,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,410.88

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