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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,045.55, 371,285.37 and 148,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,045.55, 371,285.37 and 148,187.27 is: 204,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,045.55 : 371,285.37 = 148,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,045.55/371,285.37 = 148,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,045.55x = 371,285.37 × 148,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,045.55x = 55,019,766,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019,766,299.45/269,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,499.82

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