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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,756.75, 372,264.33 and 148,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,756.75, 372,264.33 and 148,898.07 is: 205,479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,756.75 : 372,264.33 = 148,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,756.75/372,264.33 = 148,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,756.75x = 372,264.33 × 148,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,756.75x = 55,429,440,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429,440,266.84/269,756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,479.34

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