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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,546.48, 373,344.48 and 149,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,546.48, 373,344.48 and 149,687.28 is: 206,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,546.48 : 373,344.48 = 149,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,546.48/373,344.48 = 149,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,546.48x = 373,344.48 × 149,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,546.48x = 55,884,919,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884,919,714.21/270,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,563.10

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