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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,684.87, 373,535.58 and 149,826.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,684.87, 373,535.58 and 149,826.39 is: 206,755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,684.87 : 373,535.58 = 149,826.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,684.87/373,535.58 = 149,826.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,684.87x = 373,535.58 × 149,826.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,684.87x = 55,965,487,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,965,487,487.96/270,684.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,755.14

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