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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,213.99, 371,517.75 and 148,359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,213.99, 371,517.75 and 148,359.61 is: 204,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,213.99 : 371,517.75 = 148,359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,213.99/371,517.75 = 148,359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,213.99x = 371,517.75 × 148,359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,213.99x = 55,118,225,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,225,898.69/269,213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,737.60

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