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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,567.92, 373,351.74 and 149,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,567.92, 373,351.74 and 149,693.24 is: 206,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,567.92 : 373,351.74 = 149,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,567.92/373,351.74 = 149,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,567.92x = 373,351.74 × 149,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,567.92x = 55,888,231,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,231,620.24/270,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,558.97

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