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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,061.42, 371,307.24 and 148,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,061.42, 371,307.24 and 148,203.12 is: 204,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,061.42 : 371,307.24 = 148,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,061.42/371,307.24 = 148,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,061.42x = 371,307.24 × 148,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,061.42x = 55,028,891,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028,891,446.59/269,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,521.67

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