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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,787.67, 373,698.66 and 149,928.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,787.67, 373,698.66 and 149,928.95 is: 206,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,787.67 : 373,698.66 = 149,928.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,787.67/373,698.66 = 149,928.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,787.67x = 373,698.66 × 149,928.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,787.67x = 56,028,248,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028,248,713.68/270,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,908.42

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