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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,605.50, 372,055.59 and 150,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,605.50, 372,055.59 and 150,373.50 is: 207,515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,605.50 : 372,055.59 = 150,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,605.50/372,055.59 = 150,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,605.50x = 372,055.59 × 150,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,605.50x = 55,947,301,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947,301,262.87/269,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,515.43

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