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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,706.85, 373,570.92 and 149,845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,706.85, 373,570.92 and 149,845.54 is: 206,784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,706.85 : 373,570.92 = 149,845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,706.85/373,570.92 = 149,845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,706.85x = 373,570.92 × 149,845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,706.85x = 55,977,935,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,935,723.21/270,706.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,784.33

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