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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,062.97, 371,312.51 and 148,209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,062.97, 371,312.51 and 148,209.35 is: 204,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,062.97 : 371,312.51 = 148,209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,062.97/371,312.51 = 148,209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,062.97x = 371,312.51 × 148,209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,062.97x = 55,031,983,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,031,983,156.36/269,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,531.99

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