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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,762.19, 372,274.92 and 148,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,762.19, 372,274.92 and 148,903.58 is: 205,488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,762.19 : 372,274.92 = 148,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,762.19/372,274.92 = 148,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,762.19x = 372,274.92 × 148,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,762.19x = 55,433,066,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,066,470.84/269,762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,488.64

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