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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,711.36, 373,577.14 and 149,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,711.36, 373,577.14 and 149,850.04 is: 206,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,711.36 : 373,577.14 = 149,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,711.36/373,577.14 = 149,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,711.36x = 373,577.14 × 149,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,711.36x = 55,980,549,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,980,549,372.09/270,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,790.54

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