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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,217.92, 371,536.96 and 148,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,217.92, 371,536.96 and 148,358.88 is: 204,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,217.92 : 371,536.96 = 148,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,217.92/371,536.96 = 148,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,217.92x = 371,536.96 × 148,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,217.92x = 55,120,807,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120,807,264.20/269,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,744.20

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