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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,776.28, 372,311.88 and 148,940.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,776.28, 372,311.88 and 148,940.84 is: 205,549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,776.28 : 372,311.88 = 148,940.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,776.28/372,311.88 = 148,940.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,776.28x = 372,311.88 × 148,940.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,776.28x = 55,452,444,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452,444,149.18/269,776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,549.74

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