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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,453.28, 373,200.47 and 149,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,453.28, 373,200.47 and 149,591.96 is: 206,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,453.28 : 373,200.47 = 149,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,453.28/373,200.47 = 149,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,453.28x = 373,200.47 × 149,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,453.28x = 55,827,790,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,790,154.20/270,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,423.05

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