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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,677.44, 373,529.70 and 149,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,677.44, 373,529.70 and 149,818.84 is: 206,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,677.44 : 373,529.70 = 149,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,677.44/373,529.70 = 149,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,677.44x = 373,529.70 × 149,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,677.44x = 55,961,786,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961,786,359.55/270,677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,747.14

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