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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,052.42, 371,294.82 and 148,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,052.42, 371,294.82 and 148,194.12 is: 204,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,052.42 : 371,294.82 = 148,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,052.42/371,294.82 = 148,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,052.42x = 371,294.82 × 148,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,052.42x = 55,023,709,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,023,709,110.46/269,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,509.25

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