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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,726.66, 373,605.75 and 149,869.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,726.66, 373,605.75 and 149,869.97 is: 206,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,726.66 : 373,605.75 = 149,869.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,726.66/373,605.75 = 149,869.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,726.66x = 373,605.75 × 149,869.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,726.66x = 55,992,281,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,281,376.81/270,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,822.19

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