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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,574.08, 373,368.96 and 149,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,574.08, 373,368.96 and 149,713.60 is: 206,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,574.08 : 373,368.96 = 149,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,574.08/373,368.96 = 149,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,574.08x = 373,368.96 × 149,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,574.08x = 55,898,411,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,898,411,129.86/270,574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,591.89

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