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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,815.67, 373,721.06 and 149,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,815.67, 373,721.06 and 149,954.36 is: 206,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,815.67 : 373,721.06 = 149,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,815.67/373,721.06 = 149,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,815.67x = 373,721.06 × 149,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,815.67x = 56,041,101,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,101,153.90/270,815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,934.48

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