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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,608.44, 372,057.18 and 148,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,608.44, 372,057.18 and 148,750.80 is: 205,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,608.44 : 372,057.18 = 148,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,608.44/372,057.18 = 148,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,608.44x = 372,057.18 × 148,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,608.44x = 55,343,803,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343,803,170.74/269,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,274.74

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