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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,014.95, 371,250.12 and 148,165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,014.95, 371,250.12 and 148,165.41 is: 204,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,014.95 : 371,250.12 = 148,165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,014.95/371,250.12 = 148,165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,014.95x = 371,250.12 × 148,165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,014.95x = 55,006,426,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,006,426,242.35/269,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,473.49

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