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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,223.91, 371,531.55 and 148,369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,223.91, 371,531.55 and 148,369.61 is: 204,751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,223.91 : 371,531.55 = 148,369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,223.91/371,531.55 = 148,369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,223.91x = 371,531.55 × 148,369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,223.91x = 55,123,991,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,991,095.72/269,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,751.47

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