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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,807.64, 373,735.60 and 149,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,807.64, 373,735.60 and 149,960.16 is: 206,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,807.64 : 373,735.60 = 149,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,807.64/373,735.60 = 149,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,807.64x = 373,735.60 × 149,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,807.64x = 56,045,450,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045,450,373.70/270,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,956.68

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