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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,828.48, 373,738.71 and 149,967.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,828.48, 373,738.71 and 149,967.18 is: 206,952.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,828.48 : 373,738.71 = 149,967.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,828.48/373,738.71 = 149,967.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,828.48x = 373,738.71 × 149,967.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,828.48x = 56,048,540,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,540,395.54/270,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,952.17

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