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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,760.50, 372,269.51 and 148,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,760.50, 372,269.51 and 148,901.82 is: 205,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,760.50 : 372,269.51 = 148,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,760.50/372,269.51 = 148,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,760.50x = 372,269.51 × 148,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,760.50x = 55,431,607,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,607,569.51/269,760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,484.52

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