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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,649.16, 373,852.82 and 207,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,649.16, 373,852.82 and 207,764.04 is: 286,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,649.16 : 373,852.82 = 207,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,649.16/373,852.82 = 207,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,649.16x = 373,852.82 × 207,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,649.16x = 77,673,172,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,673,172,248.59/270,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,988.41

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