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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,627.54, 373,477.73 and 149,768.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,627.54, 373,477.73 and 149,768.87 is: 206,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,627.54 : 373,477.73 = 149,768.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,627.54/373,477.73 = 149,768.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,627.54x = 373,477.73 × 149,768.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,627.54x = 55,935,337,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935,337,592.27/270,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,687.53

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