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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,867.48, 372,412.52 and 149,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,867.48, 372,412.52 and 149,005.76 is: 205,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,867.48 : 372,412.52 = 149,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,867.48/372,412.52 = 149,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,867.48x = 372,412.52 × 149,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,867.48x = 55,491,610,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,610,576.12/269,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,625.41

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