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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,033.32, 371,265.96 and 148,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,033.32, 371,265.96 and 148,173.58 is: 204,479.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,033.32 : 371,265.96 = 148,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,033.32/371,265.96 = 148,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,033.32x = 371,265.96 × 148,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,033.32x = 55,011,806,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,011,806,425.34/269,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,479.53

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