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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,818.48, 372,349.98 and 148,959.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,818.48, 372,349.98 and 148,959.96 is: 205,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,818.48 : 372,349.98 = 148,959.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,818.48/372,349.98 = 148,959.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,818.48x = 372,349.98 × 148,959.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,818.48x = 55,465,238,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,465,238,312.88/269,818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,565.01

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