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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,056.89, 371,298.94 and 148,198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,056.89, 371,298.94 and 148,198.51 is: 204,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,056.89 : 371,298.94 = 148,198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,056.89/371,298.94 = 148,198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,056.89x = 371,298.94 × 148,198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,056.89x = 55,025,949,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025,949,766.21/269,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,514.18

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