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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,783.73, 373,693.22 and 149,925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,783.73, 373,693.22 and 149,925.02 is: 206,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,783.73 : 373,693.22 = 149,925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,783.73/373,693.22 = 149,925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,783.73x = 373,693.22 × 149,925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,783.73x = 56,025,962,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,025,962,970.50/270,783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,902.99

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