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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,213.85, 371,517.62 and 148,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,213.85, 371,517.62 and 148,359.48 is: 204,737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,213.85 : 371,517.62 = 148,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,213.85/371,517.62 = 148,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,213.85x = 371,517.62 × 148,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,213.85x = 55,118,160,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,160,914.04/269,213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,737.46

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