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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,780.09, 372,277.42 and 148,895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,780.09, 372,277.42 and 148,895.48 is: 205,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,780.09 : 372,277.42 = 148,895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,780.09/372,277.42 = 148,895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,780.09x = 372,277.42 × 148,895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,780.09x = 55,430,425,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,425,702.52/269,780.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,465.22

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