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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,667.99, 372,141.54 and 148,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,667.99, 372,141.54 and 148,809.24 is: 205,356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,667.99 : 372,141.54 = 148,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,667.99/372,141.54 = 148,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,667.99x = 372,141.54 × 148,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,667.99x = 55,378,099,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378,099,739.83/269,667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,356.59

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