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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,607.77, 373,433.15 and 149,741.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,607.77, 373,433.15 and 149,741.89 is: 206,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,607.77 : 373,433.15 = 149,741.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,607.77/373,433.15 = 149,741.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,607.77x = 373,433.15 × 149,741.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,607.77x = 55,918,585,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,918,585,110.43/270,607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,640.72

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