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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,785.08, 373,695.09 and 149,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,785.08, 373,695.09 and 149,926.36 is: 206,904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,785.08 : 373,695.09 = 149,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,785.08/373,695.09 = 149,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,785.08x = 373,695.09 × 149,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,785.08x = 56,026,744,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026,744,593.57/270,785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,904.84

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