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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,162.12, 371,441.90 and 148,300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,162.12, 371,441.90 and 148,300.61 is: 204,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,162.12 : 371,441.90 = 148,300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,162.12/371,441.90 = 148,300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,162.12x = 371,441.90 × 148,300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,162.12x = 55,085,058,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,085,058,863.10/269,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,653.83

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