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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,754.96, 372,259.79 and 148,896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,754.96, 372,259.79 and 148,896.22 is: 205,475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,754.96 : 372,259.79 = 148,896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,754.96/372,259.79 = 148,896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,754.96x = 372,259.79 × 148,896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,754.96x = 55,428,076,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428,076,519.64/269,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,475.66

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