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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,157.76, 371,442.51 and 148,298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,157.76, 371,442.51 and 148,298.27 is: 204,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,157.76 : 371,442.51 = 148,298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,157.76/371,442.51 = 148,298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,157.76x = 371,442.51 × 148,298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,157.76x = 55,084,279,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,084,279,780.25/269,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,654.25

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