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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,825.13, 373,738.45 and 149,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,825.13, 373,738.45 and 149,966.41 is: 206,953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,825.13 : 373,738.45 = 149,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,825.13/373,738.45 = 149,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,825.13x = 373,738.45 × 149,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,825.13x = 56,048,213,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,213,927.51/270,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,953.52

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