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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,195.74, 371,498.04 and 148,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,195.74, 371,498.04 and 148,344.82 is: 204,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,195.74 : 371,498.04 = 148,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,195.74/371,498.04 = 148,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,195.74x = 371,498.04 × 148,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,195.74x = 55,109,808,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,109,808,841.10/269,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,720.21

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