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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,815.98, 373,721.49 and 149,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,815.98, 373,721.49 and 149,954.67 is: 206,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,815.98 : 373,721.49 = 149,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,815.98/373,721.49 = 149,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,815.98x = 373,721.49 × 149,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,815.98x = 56,041,280,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,280,836.25/270,815.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,934.91

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