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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,525.66, 373,301.91 and 149,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,525.66, 373,301.91 and 149,665.02 is: 206,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,525.66 : 373,301.91 = 149,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,525.66/373,301.91 = 149,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,525.66x = 373,301.91 × 149,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,525.66x = 55,870,237,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,870,237,826.19/270,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,524.73

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