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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,822.42, 373,730.36 and 149,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,822.42, 373,730.36 and 149,961.11 is: 206,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,822.42 : 373,730.36 = 149,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,822.42/373,730.36 = 149,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,822.42x = 373,730.36 × 149,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,822.42x = 56,045,019,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045,019,626.30/270,822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.80

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