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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,766.82, 372,278.16 and 148,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,766.82, 372,278.16 and 148,908.08 is: 205,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,766.82 : 372,278.16 = 148,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,766.82/372,278.16 = 148,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,766.82x = 372,278.16 × 148,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,766.82x = 55,435,224,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435,224,100.35/269,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,493.11

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