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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,803.06, 372,378.45 and 155,148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,803.06, 372,378.45 and 155,148.82 is: 214,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,803.06 : 372,378.45 = 155,148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,803.06/372,378.45 = 155,148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,803.06x = 372,378.45 × 155,148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,803.06x = 57,774,077,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774,077,110.93/269,803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,134.25

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