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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,767.29, 372,278.81 and 148,908.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,767.29, 372,278.81 and 148,908.55 is: 205,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,767.29 : 372,278.81 = 148,908.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,767.29/372,278.81 = 148,908.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,767.29x = 372,278.81 × 148,908.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,767.29x = 55,435,495,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435,495,186.89/269,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,493.76

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