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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,089.56, 371,341.80 and 148,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,089.56, 371,341.80 and 148,228.11 is: 204,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,089.56 : 371,341.80 = 148,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,089.56/371,341.80 = 148,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,089.56x = 371,341.80 × 148,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,089.56x = 55,043,293,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,043,293,178.00/269,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,553.80

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