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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,900.05, 373,848.28 and 148,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,900.05, 373,848.28 and 148,404.13 is: 204,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,900.05 : 373,848.28 = 148,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,900.05/373,848.28 = 148,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,900.05x = 373,848.28 × 148,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,900.05x = 55,480,627,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480,627,439.77/270,900.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,801.10

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