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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,057.76, 371,316.56 and 148,199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,057.76, 371,316.56 and 148,199.01 is: 204,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,057.76 : 371,316.56 = 148,199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,057.76/371,316.56 = 148,199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,057.76x = 371,316.56 × 148,199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,057.76x = 55,028,745,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028,745,102.52/269,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,523.91

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