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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,747.96, 372,246.50 and 147,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,747.96, 372,246.50 and 147,236.30 is: 203,182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,747.96 : 372,246.50 = 147,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,747.96/372,246.50 = 147,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,747.96x = 372,246.50 × 147,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,747.96x = 54,808,197,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,197,250.73/269,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,182.99

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