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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,917.98, 372,484.62 and 149,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,917.98, 372,484.62 and 149,067.42 is: 205,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,917.98 : 372,484.62 = 149,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,917.98/372,484.62 = 149,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,917.98x = 372,484.62 × 149,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,917.98x = 55,525,321,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525,321,293.08/269,917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,711.83

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