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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,033.44, 371,283 and 148,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,033.44, 371,283 and 148,174.70 is: 204,490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,033.44 : 371,283 = 148,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,033.44/371,283 = 148,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,033.44x = 371,283 × 148,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,033.44x = 55,014,747,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,747,140.10/269,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,490.37

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