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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,703.02, 373,571.01 and 146,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,703.02, 373,571.01 and 146,523.96 is: 202,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,703.02 : 373,571.01 = 146,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,703.02/373,571.01 = 146,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,703.02x = 373,571.01 × 146,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,703.02x = 54,737,103,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,737,103,726.40/270,703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,203.52

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