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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,175.78, 371,466.98 and 148,315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,175.78, 371,466.98 and 148,315.31 is: 204,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,175.78 : 371,466.98 = 148,315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,175.78/371,466.98 = 148,315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,175.78x = 371,466.98 × 148,315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,175.78x = 55,094,240,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094,240,293.46/269,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,677.55

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