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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,793.49, 373,664.84 and 149,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,793.49, 373,664.84 and 149,904.50 is: 206,851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,793.49 : 373,664.84 = 149,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,793.49/373,664.84 = 149,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,793.49x = 373,664.84 × 149,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,793.49x = 56,014,040,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014,040,178.68/270,793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,851.51

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