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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,481.86, 373,261.77 and 149,613.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,481.86, 373,261.77 and 149,613.66 is: 206,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,481.86 : 373,261.77 = 149,613.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,481.86/373,261.77 = 149,613.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,481.86x = 373,261.77 × 149,613.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,481.86x = 55,845,059,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,845,059,547.78/270,481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,465.08

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