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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,558.19, 373,381.32 and 149,697.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,558.19, 373,381.32 and 149,697.52 is: 206,588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,558.19 : 373,381.32 = 149,697.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,558.19/373,381.32 = 149,697.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,558.19x = 373,381.32 × 149,697.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,558.19x = 55,894,257,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,894,257,618.33/270,558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,588.67

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