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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,176.88, 371,462.25 and 148,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,176.88, 371,462.25 and 148,315.37 is: 204,674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,176.88 : 371,462.25 = 148,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,176.88/371,462.25 = 148,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,176.88x = 371,462.25 × 148,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,176.88x = 55,093,561,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,093,561,049.78/269,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,674.19

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