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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,588.44, 372,029.65 and 148,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,588.44, 372,029.65 and 148,730.77 is: 205,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,588.44 : 372,029.65 = 148,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,588.44/372,029.65 = 148,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,588.44x = 372,029.65 × 148,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,588.44x = 55,332,256,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332,256,307.33/269,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,247.14

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