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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,549.94, 373,369.93 and 149,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,549.94, 373,369.93 and 149,689.27 is: 206,577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,549.94 : 373,369.93 = 149,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,549.94/373,369.93 = 149,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,549.94x = 373,369.93 × 149,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,549.94x = 55,889,472,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889,472,261.65/270,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,577.29

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