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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,669.99, 372,144.30 and 148,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,669.99, 372,144.30 and 148,811.24 is: 205,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,669.99 : 372,144.30 = 148,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,669.99/372,144.30 = 148,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,669.99x = 372,144.30 × 148,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,669.99x = 55,379,254,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379,254,741.93/269,669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,359.35

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