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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,462.15, 373,205.07 and 149,586.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,462.15, 373,205.07 and 149,586.93 is: 206,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,462.15 : 373,205.07 = 149,586.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,462.15/373,205.07 = 149,586.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,462.15x = 373,205.07 × 149,586.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,462.15x = 55,826,600,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,600,681.74/270,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,411.88

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