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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,494.08, 373,588.14 and 184,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,494.08, 373,588.14 and 184,303.60 is: 254,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,494.08 : 373,588.14 = 184,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,494.08/373,588.14 = 184,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,494.08x = 373,588.14 × 184,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,494.08x = 68,853,639,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,853,639,119.30/270,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,547.67

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