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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,626.54, 373,476.35 and 149,767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,626.54, 373,476.35 and 149,767.87 is: 206,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,626.54 : 373,476.35 = 149,767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,626.54/373,476.35 = 149,767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,626.54x = 373,476.35 × 149,767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,626.54x = 55,934,757,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,934,757,809.29/270,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,686.15

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