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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,683.24, 373,490.98 and 149,818.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,683.24, 373,490.98 and 149,818.82 is: 206,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,683.24 : 373,490.98 = 149,818.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,683.24/373,490.98 = 149,818.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,683.24x = 373,490.98 × 149,818.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,683.24x = 55,955,977,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955,977,904.24/270,683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,721.25

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