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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,566.07, 373,375.41 and 148,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,566.07, 373,375.41 and 148,057.96 is: 204,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,566.07 : 373,375.41 = 148,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,566.07/373,375.41 = 148,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,566.07x = 373,375.41 × 148,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,566.07x = 55,281,200,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281,200,404.25/270,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,316.83

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