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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,674.02, 372,149.82 and 148,815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,674.02, 372,149.82 and 148,815.24 is: 205,364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,674.02 : 372,149.82 = 148,815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,674.02/372,149.82 = 148,815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,674.02x = 372,149.82 × 148,815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,674.02x = 55,381,564,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381,564,779.26/269,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,364.85

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