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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,615.52, 373,450.15 and 149,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,615.52, 373,450.15 and 149,765.14 is: 206,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,615.52 : 373,450.15 = 149,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,615.52/373,450.15 = 149,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,615.52x = 373,450.15 × 149,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,615.52x = 55,929,814,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929,814,182.57/270,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,676.30

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