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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,488.16, 373,250.16 and 149,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,488.16, 373,250.16 and 149,627.52 is: 206,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,488.16 : 373,250.16 = 149,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,488.16/373,250.16 = 149,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,488.16x = 373,250.16 × 149,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,488.16x = 55,848,495,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848,495,780.40/270,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,472.98

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