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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,741.25, 372,242.93 and 150,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,741.25, 372,242.93 and 150,509.25 is: 207,702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,741.25 : 372,242.93 = 150,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,741.25/372,242.93 = 150,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,741.25x = 372,242.93 × 150,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,741.25x = 56,026,003,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026,003,459.56/269,741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,702.77

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