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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,832.48, 372,366.84 and 148,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,832.48, 372,366.84 and 148,973.76 is: 205,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,832.48 : 372,366.84 = 148,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,832.48/372,366.84 = 148,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,832.48x = 372,366.84 × 148,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,832.48x = 55,472,888,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472,888,254.12/269,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,582.69

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