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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,624.00, 376,229.48 and 148,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,624.00, 376,229.48 and 148,453.20 is: 204,869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,624.00 : 376,229.48 = 148,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,624.00/376,229.48 = 148,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,624.00x = 376,229.48 × 148,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,624.00x = 55,852,469,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852,469,498.07/272,624.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,869.97

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