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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,513.16, 373,284.66 and 149,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,513.16, 373,284.66 and 149,652.52 is: 206,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,513.16 : 373,284.66 = 149,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,513.16/373,284.66 = 149,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,513.16x = 373,284.66 × 149,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,513.16x = 55,862,990,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,990,046.34/270,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,507.48

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