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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,707.36, 373,571.62 and 149,846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,707.36, 373,571.62 and 149,846.04 is: 206,785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,707.36 : 373,571.62 = 149,846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,707.36/373,571.62 = 149,846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,707.36x = 373,571.62 × 149,846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,707.36x = 55,978,227,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978,227,164.15/270,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,785.02

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