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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,610.28, 373,442.66 and 149,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,610.28, 373,442.66 and 149,756.68 is: 206,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,610.28 : 373,442.66 = 149,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,610.28/373,442.66 = 149,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,610.28x = 373,442.66 × 149,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,610.28x = 55,925,532,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,532,931.97/270,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,664.48

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