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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,895.22, 372,452.98 and 149,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,895.22, 372,452.98 and 149,033.90 is: 205,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,895.22 : 372,452.98 = 149,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,895.22/372,452.98 = 149,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,895.22x = 372,452.98 × 149,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,895.22x = 55,508,120,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,508,120,176.02/269,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,665.44

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