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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,551.66, 373,356.37 and 149,692.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,551.66, 373,356.37 and 149,692.95 is: 206,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,551.66 : 373,356.37 = 149,692.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,551.66/373,356.37 = 149,692.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,551.66x = 373,356.37 × 149,692.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,551.66x = 55,888,816,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,816,426.59/270,551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,573.55

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