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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,613.31, 373,437.17 and 149,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,613.31, 373,437.17 and 149,759.69 is: 206,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,613.31 : 373,437.17 = 149,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,613.31/373,437.17 = 149,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,613.31x = 373,437.17 × 149,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,613.31x = 55,925,834,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,834,813.68/270,613.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,663.28

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