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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,767.79, 372,279.49 and 148,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,767.79, 372,279.49 and 148,909.04 is: 205,494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,767.79 : 372,279.49 = 148,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,767.79/372,279.49 = 148,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,767.79x = 372,279.49 × 148,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,767.79x = 55,435,781,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435,781,467.59/269,767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,494.44

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