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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,623.42, 373,454.71 and 149,757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,623.42, 373,454.71 and 149,757.51 is: 206,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,623.42 : 373,454.71 = 149,757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,623.42/373,454.71 = 149,757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,623.42x = 373,454.71 × 149,757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,623.42x = 55,927,647,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927,647,467.37/270,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,662.26

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