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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,581.28, 373,402.60 and 149,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,581.28, 373,402.60 and 149,727.66 is: 206,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,581.28 : 373,402.60 = 149,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,581.28/373,402.60 = 149,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,581.28x = 373,402.60 × 149,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,581.28x = 55,908,697,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908,697,535.92/270,581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,624.41

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