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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,651.48, 373,487.57 and 149,781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,651.48, 373,487.57 and 149,781.47 is: 206,692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,651.48 : 373,487.57 = 149,781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,651.48/373,487.57 = 149,781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,651.48x = 373,487.57 × 149,781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,651.48x = 55,941,514,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,941,514,644.98/270,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,692.07

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