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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,846.73, 372,382.52 and 147,334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,846.73, 372,382.52 and 147,334.91 is: 203,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,846.73 : 372,382.52 = 147,334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,846.73/372,382.52 = 147,334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,846.73x = 372,382.52 × 147,334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,846.73x = 54,864,942,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,864,942,471.19/269,846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,318.91

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