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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,203.56, 371,499.32 and 146,695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,203.56, 371,499.32 and 146,695.72 is: 202,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,203.56 : 371,499.32 = 146,695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,203.56/371,499.32 = 146,695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,203.56x = 371,499.32 × 146,695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,203.56x = 54,497,360,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,497,360,226.91/269,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,439.23

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