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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,565.19, 373,364.36 and 149,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,565.19, 373,364.36 and 149,699.27 is: 206,576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,565.19 : 373,364.36 = 149,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,565.19/373,364.36 = 149,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,565.19x = 373,364.36 × 149,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,565.19x = 55,892,369,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,369,520.70/270,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,576.35

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