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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,465.05, 373,237.16 and 149,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,465.05, 373,237.16 and 149,606.24 is: 206,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,465.05 : 373,237.16 = 149,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,465.05/373,237.16 = 149,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,465.05x = 373,237.16 × 149,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,465.05x = 55,838,605,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838,605,521.66/270,465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,454.06

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