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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,065.64, 371,296.86 and 148,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,065.64, 371,296.86 and 148,204.32 is: 204,514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,065.64 : 371,296.86 = 148,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,065.64/371,296.86 = 148,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,065.64x = 371,296.86 × 148,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,065.64x = 55,027,798,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,027,798,654.44/269,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,514.41

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