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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,620.58, 373,475.07 and 149,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,620.58, 373,475.07 and 149,766.90 is: 206,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,620.58 : 373,475.07 = 149,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,620.58/373,475.07 = 149,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,620.58x = 373,475.07 × 149,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,620.58x = 55,934,203,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,934,203,461.18/270,620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,688.65

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