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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,685.52, 372,165.64 and 148,826.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,685.52, 372,165.64 and 148,826.79 is: 205,380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,685.52 : 372,165.64 = 148,826.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,685.52/372,165.64 = 148,826.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,685.52x = 372,165.64 × 148,826.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,685.52x = 55,388,217,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,388,217,177.43/269,685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,380.76

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