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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,724.62, 373,604.39 and 148,214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,724.62, 373,604.39 and 148,214.95 is: 204,539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,724.62 : 373,604.39 = 148,214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,724.62/373,604.39 = 148,214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,724.62x = 373,604.39 × 148,214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,724.62x = 55,373,754,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,373,754,302.36/270,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,539.04

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