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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,680.23, 373,486.84 and 149,815.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,680.23, 373,486.84 and 149,815.81 is: 206,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,680.23 : 373,486.84 = 149,815.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,680.23/373,486.84 = 149,815.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,680.23x = 373,486.84 × 149,815.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,680.23x = 55,954,233,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954,233,458.94/270,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,717.10

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