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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,784.08, 373,693.71 and 149,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,784.08, 373,693.71 and 149,925.36 is: 206,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,784.08 : 373,693.71 = 149,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,784.08/373,693.71 = 149,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,784.08x = 373,693.71 × 149,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,784.08x = 56,026,165,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026,165,207.08/270,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,903.47

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