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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,565.69, 373,365.05 and 149,699.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,565.69, 373,365.05 and 149,699.77 is: 206,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,565.69 : 373,365.05 = 149,699.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,565.69/373,365.05 = 149,699.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,565.69x = 373,365.05 × 149,699.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,565.69x = 55,892,659,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,659,495.71/270,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,577.04

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