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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,807.47, 372,334.86 and 148,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,807.47, 372,334.86 and 148,948.92 is: 205,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,807.47 : 372,334.86 = 148,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,807.47/372,334.86 = 148,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,807.47x = 372,334.86 × 148,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,807.47x = 55,458,875,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,875,275.35/269,807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,549.81

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