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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,034.45, 371,284.39 and 148,175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,034.45, 371,284.39 and 148,175.71 is: 204,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,034.45 : 371,284.39 = 148,175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,034.45/371,284.39 = 148,175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,034.45x = 371,284.39 × 148,175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,034.45x = 55,015,328,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,015,328,100.17/269,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,491.76

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