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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,825.63, 373,739.14 and 149,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,825.63, 373,739.14 and 149,966.91 is: 206,954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,825.63 : 373,739.14 = 149,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,825.63/373,739.14 = 149,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,825.63x = 373,739.14 × 149,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,825.63x = 56,048,503,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,503,222.02/270,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.21

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