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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,626.72, 373,455.56 and 149,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,626.72, 373,455.56 and 149,773.10 is: 206,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,626.72 : 373,455.56 = 149,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,626.72/373,455.56 = 149,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,626.72x = 373,455.56 × 149,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,626.72x = 55,933,595,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933,595,440.59/270,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,681.72

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