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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,809.28, 372,337.43 and 148,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,809.28, 372,337.43 and 148,950.65 is: 205,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,809.28 : 372,337.43 = 148,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,809.28/372,337.43 = 148,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,809.28x = 372,337.43 × 148,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,809.28x = 55,459,901,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,901,566.29/269,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,552.24

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