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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,524.27, 373,329.45 and 149,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,524.27, 373,329.45 and 149,674.14 is: 206,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,524.27 : 373,329.45 = 149,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,524.27/373,329.45 = 149,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,524.27x = 373,329.45 × 149,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,524.27x = 55,877,764,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,877,764,365.42/270,524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,553.61

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