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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,755.96, 372,261.17 and 148,897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,755.96, 372,261.17 and 148,897.22 is: 205,477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,755.96 : 372,261.17 = 148,897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,755.96/372,261.17 = 148,897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,755.96x = 372,261.17 × 148,897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,755.96x = 55,428,653,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428,653,326.95/269,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,477.03

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