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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,760.44, 372,269.43 and 148,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,760.44, 372,269.43 and 148,901.76 is: 205,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,760.44 : 372,269.43 = 148,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,760.44/372,269.43 = 148,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,760.44x = 372,269.43 × 148,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,760.44x = 55,431,573,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,573,321.20/269,760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,484.44

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