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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,572.76, 373,337.33 and 149,691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,572.76, 373,337.33 and 149,691.47 is: 206,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,572.76 : 373,337.33 = 149,691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,572.76/373,337.33 = 149,691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,572.76x = 373,337.33 × 149,691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,572.76x = 55,885,411,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,885,411,118.43/270,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,544.85

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