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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,548.69, 373,368.20 and 149,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,548.69, 373,368.20 and 149,688.02 is: 206,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,548.69 : 373,368.20 = 149,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,548.69/373,368.20 = 149,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,548.69x = 373,368.20 × 149,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,548.69x = 55,888,744,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,744,722.12/270,548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,575.55

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