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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,611.61, 372,062.97 and 148,760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,611.61, 372,062.97 and 148,760.42 is: 205,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,611.61 : 372,062.97 = 148,760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,611.61/372,062.97 = 148,760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,611.61x = 372,062.97 × 148,760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,611.61x = 55,348,241,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348,241,823.33/269,611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,288.80

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