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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,622.62, 373,460.21 and 146,443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,622.62, 373,460.21 and 146,443.61 is: 202,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,622.62 : 373,460.21 = 146,443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,622.62/373,460.21 = 146,443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,622.62x = 373,460.21 × 146,443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,622.62x = 54,690,858,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690,858,744.24/270,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,092.71

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