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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,651.04, 372,127.68 and 148,796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,651.04, 372,127.68 and 148,796.64 is: 205,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,651.04 : 372,127.68 = 148,796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,651.04/372,127.68 = 148,796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,651.04x = 372,127.68 × 148,796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,651.04x = 55,371,348,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,371,348,435.00/269,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,344.46

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