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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,466.05, 373,238.53 and 149,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,466.05, 373,238.53 and 149,607.24 is: 206,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,466.05 : 373,238.53 = 149,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,466.05/373,238.53 = 149,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,466.05x = 373,238.53 × 149,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,466.05x = 55,839,186,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,186,334.96/270,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,455.44

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