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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,767.68, 373,647.24 and 149,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,767.68, 373,647.24 and 149,900.48 is: 206,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,767.68 : 373,647.24 = 149,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,767.68/373,647.24 = 149,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,767.68x = 373,647.24 × 149,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,767.68x = 56,009,900,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,009,900,626.68/270,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,855.93

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