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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,754.93, 373,640.52 and 146,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,754.93, 373,640.52 and 146,575.59 is: 202,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,754.93 : 373,640.52 = 146,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,754.93/373,640.52 = 146,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,754.93x = 373,640.52 × 146,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,754.93x = 54,766,578,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766,578,928.60/270,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,273.62

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