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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,666.66, 373,520.73 and 149,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,666.66, 373,520.73 and 149,816.28 is: 206,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,666.66 : 373,520.73 = 149,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,666.66/373,520.73 = 149,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,666.66x = 373,520.73 × 149,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,666.66x = 55,959,486,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,486,271.48/270,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,746.88

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