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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,825.29, 373,738.67 and 149,966.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,825.29, 373,738.67 and 149,966.57 is: 206,953.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,825.29 : 373,738.67 = 149,966.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,825.29/373,738.67 = 149,966.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,825.29x = 373,738.67 × 149,966.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,825.29x = 56,048,305,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,305,666.43/270,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,953.74

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