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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,628.16, 373,467.58 and 149,777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,628.16, 373,467.58 and 149,777.78 is: 206,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,628.16 : 373,467.58 = 149,777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,628.16/373,467.58 = 149,777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,628.16x = 373,467.58 × 149,777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,628.16x = 55,937,145,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,937,145,034.37/270,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,693.73

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