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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,901.05, 373,849.66 and 148,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,901.05, 373,849.66 and 148,405.13 is: 204,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,901.05 : 373,849.66 = 148,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,901.05/373,849.66 = 148,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,901.05x = 373,849.66 × 148,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,901.05x = 55,481,207,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,207,392.76/270,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,802.48

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