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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,667.20, 373,506.24 and 149,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,667.20, 373,506.24 and 149,801.76 is: 206,718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,667.20 : 373,506.24 = 149,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,667.20/373,506.24 = 149,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,667.20x = 373,506.24 × 149,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,667.20x = 55,951,892,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,951,892,122.98/270,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,718.41

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