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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,207.55, 371,505.65 and 148,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,207.55, 371,505.65 and 148,348.80 is: 204,720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,207.55 : 371,505.65 = 148,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,207.55/371,505.65 = 148,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,207.55x = 371,505.65 × 148,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,207.55x = 55,112,419,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,419,239.34/269,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,720.93

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