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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,793.31, 373,668.82 and 149,930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,793.31, 373,668.82 and 149,930.18 is: 206,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,793.31 : 373,668.82 = 149,930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,793.31/373,668.82 = 149,930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,793.31x = 373,668.82 × 149,930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,793.31x = 56,024,233,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,024,233,442.99/270,793.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,889.28

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