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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,949.74, 372,533.65 and 149,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,949.74, 372,533.65 and 149,088.22 is: 205,743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,949.74 : 372,533.65 = 149,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,949.74/372,533.65 = 149,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,949.74x = 372,533.65 × 149,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,949.74x = 55,540,377,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540,377,464.55/269,949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,743.40

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