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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,618.20, 373,443.90 and 149,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,618.20, 373,443.90 and 149,764.58 is: 206,670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,618.20 : 373,443.90 = 149,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,618.20/373,443.90 = 149,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,618.20x = 373,443.90 × 149,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,618.20x = 55,928,668,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,928,668,837.06/270,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,670.02

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