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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,654.16, 373,503.54 and 149,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,654.16, 373,503.54 and 149,803.84 is: 206,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,654.16 : 373,503.54 = 149,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,654.16/373,503.54 = 149,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,654.16x = 373,503.54 × 149,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,654.16x = 55,952,264,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,952,264,545.59/270,654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,729.74

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