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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,620.62, 373,457.45 and 146,441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,620.62, 373,457.45 and 146,441.61 is: 202,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,620.62 : 373,457.45 = 146,441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,620.62/373,457.45 = 146,441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,620.62x = 373,457.45 × 146,441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,620.62x = 54,689,710,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689,710,244.49/270,620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,089.96

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