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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,771.54, 372,282.90 and 147,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,771.54, 372,282.90 and 147,263.42 is: 203,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,771.54 : 372,282.90 = 147,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,771.54/372,282.90 = 147,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,771.54x = 372,282.90 × 147,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,771.54x = 54,823,653,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823,653,061.52/269,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,222.52

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