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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,211.55, 371,507.14 and 146,705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,211.55, 371,507.14 and 146,705.01 is: 202,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,211.55 : 371,507.14 = 146,705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,211.55/371,507.14 = 146,705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,211.55x = 371,507.14 × 146,705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,211.55x = 54,501,958,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,958,688.77/269,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,450.30

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