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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,967.52, 373,928.24 and 148,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,967.52, 373,928.24 and 148,459.04 is: 204,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,967.52 : 373,928.24 = 148,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,967.52/373,928.24 = 148,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,967.52x = 373,928.24 × 148,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,967.52x = 55,513,027,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,513,027,539.29/270,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,869.67

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