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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,748.77, 372,197.73 and 155,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,748.77, 372,197.73 and 155,005.24 is: 213,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,748.77 : 372,197.73 = 155,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,748.77/372,197.73 = 155,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,748.77x = 372,197.73 × 155,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,748.77x = 57,692,598,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,598,466.11/269,748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,875.30

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