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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,625.72, 373,454.26 and 149,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,625.72, 373,454.26 and 149,772.08 is: 206,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,625.72 : 373,454.26 = 149,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,625.72/373,454.26 = 149,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,625.72x = 373,454.26 × 149,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,625.72x = 55,933,021,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933,021,305.06/270,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,680.36

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