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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,463.14, 373,206.75 and 149,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,463.14, 373,206.75 and 149,588.10 is: 206,413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,463.14 : 373,206.75 = 149,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,463.14/373,206.75 = 149,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,463.14x = 373,206.75 × 149,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,463.14x = 55,827,288,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,288,639.68/270,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,413.67

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