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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,797.77, 373,721.96 and 149,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,797.77, 373,721.96 and 149,950.30 is: 206,943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,797.77 : 373,721.96 = 149,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,797.77/373,721.96 = 149,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,797.77x = 373,721.96 × 149,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,797.77x = 56,039,720,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,039,720,018.59/270,797.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.06

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