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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,619.62, 373,456.07 and 146,440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,619.62, 373,456.07 and 146,440.61 is: 202,088.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,619.62 : 373,456.07 = 146,440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,619.62/373,456.07 = 146,440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,619.62x = 373,456.07 × 146,440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,619.62x = 54,689,132,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689,132,099.52/270,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,088.57

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